New Mazda CX-5 for Sale near Sherwood, 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 $26,238 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,722 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 SUV choice if you want style, comfort, and driving enjoyment in one package. 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, and stylish interior. They also frequently highlight its strong performance and advanced safety features, along with the upscale cabin quality that helps it feel a step above many mainstream rivals.

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 value refinement and a more engaging drive, those are manageable compromises.

26.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Mazda CX-5 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the CX-5 as comfortable, well-built, and enjoyable to live with. Across the model years in the data, the strongest themes are a premium-feeling cabin, solid ride quality, and a driving character that feels more polished than many compact SUVs.

• 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 generally more manageable on later model years, while earlier first-generation examples deserve a closer look for age-related wear and maintenance history.

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, and a 10.2-inch fully digital instrument cluster.
• Safety package: The 2026 CX-5 comes with 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, Google built-in, a 12.9-inch touchscreen, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, and a comprehensive safety suite, making it the value-focused starting point.
• GS: This trim adds 19-inch wheels, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a power liftgate, a head-up display, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a 10-way power driver's seat with memory; it is the best-value trim.
• GT: The top trim adds leather seating, 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, front cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, and Cruising & Traffic Support with Lane-Change Assist.

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 most shoppers because they offer a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and pricing that still sits below brand-new inventory. More listings also give you a better chance of finding the colour, trim, and equipment combination you want.

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 are shopping used and want more value for your money. The largest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while newer models are falling more slowly. That pattern suggests you can still find meaningful savings without moving too far back in age.

The 2025, 2017, 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 one of the most comprehensive standard safety suites in its class, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitors, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and 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 −2.14% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.32%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 20.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 21.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,150 CAD. The Mazda CX-5 offers a polished cabin, stylish design, and a driving feel that stands out in the compact SUV class.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest CX-5 uses a carryover SkyActiv-G 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder with 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque, and it posts a 0-96 km/h time of 9.6 seconds with a 9.0 L/100 km combined rating.
• Tech: The latest model adds a 12.9-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, Google Maps, Google Gemini AI voice assistant, and a 10.2-inch fully digital instrument cluster.
• Safety: The latest model adds 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.
• 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.

How does the 2024 Mazda CX-5 compare to the 2024 Honda CR-V?

The 2024 Mazda CX-5 costs less on average and has more listings, which gives you more choice when shopping. The 2024 Honda CR-V has a higher share of good and great deals, so it may reward bargain hunters who are willing to compare individual listings closely.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.