Used Mazda CX-5 for Sale nearTrail, 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 $27,030 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,768 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 a premium feel and engaging road manners. The all-generations owner rating is 4.76/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the CX-5 for its comfortable ride, stylish interior, and enjoyable driving character. Across the years, feedback also points to strong safety features and a well-finished cabin as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews are limited cargo space, dated infotainment, and fuel economy that trails key rivals. For used buyers, that means the CX-5 makes the most sense if you value comfort, design, and driving enjoyment more than maximum practicality or efficiency.

27.7% 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, well-built, and enjoyable to drive. Across the model years, reviews also point to a premium-feeling cabin and strong safety features as part of the CX-5’s appeal.

• 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 paying close attention to service history, 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 older setup with a 12.9-inch touchscreen on all trims, Google built-in, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
• Safety package: Every 2026 trim 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.

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: This 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, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume model years tend to be 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 in the sweet spot between newer features and used-car value.

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

Most CX-5 model years are down year over year, and several recent ones are posting double-digit declines. That pattern is helpful if you’re shopping used, because it creates more room to find value in newer examples.

The 2018, 2014, and 2016 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 −10.6% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −10.13%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 20.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 23.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,700 CAD. The Mazda CX-5 offers a premium-feeling cabin and engaging handling that make it especially appealing if you want a compact SUV with personality.

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 posts a 0-96 km/h time of 9.6 seconds and 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, 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.