Used Mazda CX-5 for Sale nearNew Waterford, NS

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 $27,081 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $25,768 CAD over the past year. 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 pick 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 Mazda CX-5 for its premium feel, comfortable ride, and engaging handling. Many also highlight the stylish interior, strong 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 in recent expert reviews centre on limited cargo space, dated infotainment, and fuel economy that trails key rivals. For shoppers who want a more practical or efficiency-focused SUV, those are the points to weigh most carefully.

33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-5 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Mazda CX-5 as comfortable, stylish, and enjoyable to drive. Across the model years in the data, feedback also points to strong safety features and a premium-feeling cabin as recurring strengths.

• 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 older 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 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, Google built-in, a 12.9-inch touchscreen, 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 including 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, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you a broad mix of availability, pricing, and trim choices. They also make it easier to compare condition, mileage, and equipment across multiple listings.

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

Most Mazda CX-5 model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want more room to negotiate. The largest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while older examples show smaller declines.

The 2018, 2014, and 2017 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, rear automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot monitors, vehicle exit warning, driver attention alert, traffic sign recognition, 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 −10.53% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.12%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,695 CAD. The Mazda CX-5 offers a premium-feeling cabin and a polished, driver-focused character 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, and it returns 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 7.9 on the highway, and 9.0 combined.
• Tech: The 2026 model adds a 12.9-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, Google Gemini AI voice assistant, Google Maps, Google Play Store access, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on GS and GT trims.
• 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 in the Premium Package.
• 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.