Used Mazda CX-5 for Sale near Legal, AB

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 $26,259 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,759 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 choice if you want a compact SUV with style, comfort, and driving enjoyment. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 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 highlight its advanced safety features and premium cabin quality, which help it feel more upscale than many rivals.

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

The main trade-offs centre on cargo space, rear-seat room, fuel economy, and infotainment usability, especially in recent years with expert coverage.

25.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Mazda CX-5 for its comfortable interior, smooth ride, strong performance, and premium feel. Expert coverage also points to a well-executed cabin, engaging handling, and a solid overall ownership experience.

• Owners rate the Mazda CX-5 between 4.6 and 5 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 with a clear service history and careful inspection of wear items.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada rates the 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, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available — wired on the base GX, wireless on the GS and GT trims.
• Safety package: Every 2026 trim includes adaptive cruise control with speed limit assist, automatic emergency braking with turn-across traffic detection and head-on collision mitigation, rear automatic emergency braking with rear cross-traffic alert and pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, blind spot monitors, vehicle exit warning, driver attention alert, traffic sign recognition, front and rear parking sensors, and dynamic guidelines for the mandatory rear-view camera.

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 a larger 15.6-inch screen, a 360-degree View Monitor, a 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 attract more shoppers because they offer a broad mix of pricing, equipment, and availability. They also give you more chances to compare trims and find a deal that fits your budget.

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

Most CX-5 model years are down year over year, which can work in your favour if you are shopping used. The larger drops are concentrated in several recent and mid-cycle years, while a few older and newer examples have moved down more modestly.

The 2015, 2017, 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 across all trims, with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, rear automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot monitors, and front and rear parking sensors.

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 −3.09% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.19%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 18.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 20.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,483 CAD. The Mazda CX-5 offers a premium-feeling cabin, stylish design, and engaging road manners that make it feel more special than many compact SUVs.

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 on all trims, Google built-in, Google Gemini AI voice assistant, and access to the Google Play Store.
• Safety: The 2026 CX-5 adds front cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, Cruising & Traffic Support with Lane-Change Assist, a driver monitoring system, and the 360-degree View Monitor camera system.
• Starting price: The lineup 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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.