Used Mazda CX-5 for Sale nearNorth Sydney, 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 $26,004 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,765 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 pick if you want a compact SUV with style, comfort, and driving enjoyment at the centre of the experience. 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, and sporty handling. They also highlight the premium interior, strong safety features, and overall value, with many reviews pointing to a polished cabin and a satisfying driving experience.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years centre on fuel economy, cargo space, and infotainment usability. For shoppers who want a compact SUV that feels more refined and engaging than many rivals, the CX-5 remains a compelling choice.

27.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-5 models reliable?

Owners across the model years consistently praise the Mazda CX-5 for its comfort, driving enjoyment, and premium feel. Expert reviews also reinforce that impression, especially in later years where the CX-5 combines a polished cabin with strong safety and a well-rounded road feel.

• 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 with a clear service history, especially on older model years where condition matters more.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: 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.
• Infotainment: a 12.9-inch touchscreen on all trims, Google built-in, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless smartphone projection on the GS and GT trims.
• 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.

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, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, 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, rear USB-C ports, and front cross-traffic alert with automatic braking.

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 give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, colour, and price. They also often sit close to the sweet spot between newer features and used-car value.

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

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used because it creates more room for value. The largest drops are in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the older model years are changing more slowly. That pattern suggests you can find meaningful savings across much of the lineup without giving up the CX-5's core appeal.

The 2017, 2018, and 2015 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 comes with a comprehensive standard safety suite that includes adaptive cruise control with speed limit assist, automatic emergency braking, rear automatic emergency braking, 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 rear-view camera.

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 −8.02% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.64%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 21.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 22.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,665 CAD. The Mazda CX-5 offers a premium-leaning cabin and a polished, driver-focused character that make it feel more upscale than many compact SUVs.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The carryover SkyActiv-G 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder produces 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque, and the 2026 CX-5 posts a 0-96 km/h time of 9.6 seconds with a 9.0 L/100 km combined rating.
• Tech: The 2026 model 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 lineup starts at $39,690 for the GX trim.

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 October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.