Used Mazda CX-5 for Sale near Charlie Lake, BC

How much does the Mazda CX-5 cost in today's market?

Used Mazda CX-5 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mazda CX-5's current nationwide average price is $25,951 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,767 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mazda CX-5 a good car?

Yes — the Mazda CX-5 is a strong used SUV choice if you value style, comfort, and driving enjoyment. The all-generations owner rating is 4.76/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CX-5 for its luxurious feel, comfortable ride, stylish interior, and strong performance. Many also appreciate its advanced safety features and overall value, which help it stand out as a polished family SUV.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs centre on limited cargo space, dated infotainment in some years, and fuel economy that trails more efficient rivals. For used buyers, that means the CX-5 makes the most sense if you want a premium-feeling compact SUV and can live with those compromises.

31.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-5 models reliable?

Owners across the model years consistently praise the CX-5 for its comfort, performance, and premium feel. Expert reviews also highlight its strong handling, upscale cabin quality, and well-rounded character, especially in later model years.

• Owners rate the Mazda CX-5 between 4.6 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-maintained example and checking service history carefully, especially on earlier model years.

What should I look for when buying a used Mazda CX-5?

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada rates the 2026 CX-5 at 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 7.9 on the highway, and 9.0 combined.
• Infotainment: The 2026 CX-5 replaces the old setup with a 12.9-inch touchscreen on all trims, Google built-in, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.

Which Mazda CX-5 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Mazda CX-5 offers these trims:

• GX: The entry trim brings standard AWD, a 12.9-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, and a comprehensive safety suite, making it the value-focused starting point.
• GS: This is the best-value trim, adding 19-inch wheels, a power liftgate, a head-up display, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a 10-way power driver's seat with memory.
• GT: The top trim adds a Bose 12-speaker audio system, SiriusXM satellite radio, and available Premium Package upgrades such as the larger 15.6-inch screen, 360-degree View Monitor, Driver Monitoring system, and rear USB-C ports.

What Mazda CX-5 do most buyers choose?

The Mazda CX-5 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular because they offer a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and pricing that still sits below new-vehicle levels. More listings also give you more choice in colour, trim, and condition.

What is the Mazda CX-5's resale value?

Most CX-5 model years are down year over year, which is good news if you are shopping used and want more value for your money. The largest drops are concentrated in newer model years, while older examples are generally falling more gradually. That pattern suggests there are solid opportunities across the range, especially if you are open to a lightly used example.

The 2018, 2016, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mazda CX-5 safe?

• 2026: 9/10
• 2025: 6/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 10/10
• 2022: 10/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2020: 10/10

The 2026 CX-5 includes a comprehensive standard safety suite with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, and parking sensors across all trims.

For the safest used buy, the 2020, 2022 and 2023 models all post the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Mazda CX-5 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.44% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.15%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,627 CAD. The Mazda CX-5 offers a premium-feeling cabin and a polished driving experience that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 CX-5 uses a carryover SkyActiv-G 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder with 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: The 2026 CX-5 adds a 12.9-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, Google Gemini AI voice assistant, and access to the Google Play Store.
• Safety: The latest model adds front cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, Cruising & Traffic Support with Lane-Change Assist, a driver monitoring system, and a 360-degree View Monitor camera system.
• Starting price: The 2026 CX-5 starts at $39,690 CAD.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.