Used Mazda CX-5 for Sale near Wainfleet, ON

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 $26,250 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,755 CAD. That puts the model in a relatively accessible position for shoppers comparing recent used examples. 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, and sporty performance. The stylish interior and premium-leaning cabin also come up often, along with the model’s strong safety features and overall value.

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

The main trade-offs centre on fuel economy, cargo space, and infotainment usability, especially in recent years. If you want a compact SUV that feels more polished and engaging than many rivals, the CX-5 fits that brief well.

24.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-5 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Mazda CX-5 highly, and the model’s later years are often praised for comfort, driving enjoyment, and a premium feel. Expert commentary also points to a well-rounded character, with strong handling and a refined cabin helping the CX-5 stand out.

• 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 generally more manageable in the later model years, while earlier examples deserve a closer look at maintenance history and condition.

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, with Google built-in, native Google Maps, Google Gemini AI voice assistant, Google Play Store access, 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, the 12.9-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, and a strong safety suite, making it the value-focused starting point.
• GS: adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus the mid-range equipment balance that makes it the best-value trim.
• GT: adds the Bose 12-speaker audio system, SiriusXM satellite radio, and available Premium Package upgrades for shoppers who want the most features.

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 the broadest mix of shoppers because they combine newer features, strong availability, and a wide spread of prices. That gives you more choice when comparing trims, mileage, 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’re shopping used and want more value than you would have seen a year ago. The biggest drops are concentrated in several recent and mid-cycle years, while a few older and newer examples have moved down more modestly. Overall, the table points to a market that has softened across much of the lineup.

The 2015, 2025, 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 comes with a comprehensive standard safety suite across all trims, including 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 −2.93% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.35%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 18.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 19.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,536 CAD. The Mazda CX-5 offers a premium-leaning cabin and a polished driving feel that make it especially appealing as a used buy.

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 with a 9.0 L/100 km combined rating.
• Tech: The 2026 model adds a 12.9-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, Google Maps, 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 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.