For the same model year, dealers ask 14 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -20% and OR the priciest at +11%; a front-wheel drive CX-5 asks -6% against the median of its model year.
Mazda CX-5 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 6 | |
| 2025 | — | 29 | |
| 2024 | — | 22 | |
| 2023 | — | 22 | |
| 2022 | — | 8 | |
| 2021 | — | 27 | |
| 2020 | — | 22 | |
| 2019 | 1.8× | 39 | |
| 2018 | 1.8× | 45 | |
| 2017 | 1.8× | 31 | |
| 2016 | 2.4× | 83 | |
| 2015 | — | 28 | |
| 2014 | 1.9× | 44 | |
| 2013 | — | 25 |
For the 2023 model year, the Mazda CX-5 has a median asking price of $23,987; the Toyota RAV4 asks $30,110, the Jeep Wrangler $28,240 and the Honda CR-V $29,348. It is the cheapest of the four, 20% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Mazda CX-5 the dealer markup works out at 14% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 831 | +2.1% | $16,401 |
| Private seller | 296 | -12.1% | $12,101 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 974 | -0.5% | $15,275 |
| Rebuilt | 73 | -11.5% | $16,030 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2016 CX-5, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 175–200k bands the asking price falls 51%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 21 | |
| 75–100k miles | 41 | |
| 100–125k miles | 52 | |
| 125–150k miles | 66 | |
| 150–175k miles | 42 | |
| 175–200k miles | 13 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Mazda CX-5 is drivetrain: FWD asks -6% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 603 | +0.3% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 248 | -5.6% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Mazda CX-5 asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is OR at +11%, cheapest FL at -20% — 32 points apart, which on a $14,000 car is roughly $4,452.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 46 | |
| TX | 63 | |
| NC | 28 | |
| WI | 38 | |
| MO | 28 | |
| CA | 202 | |
| MN | 103 | |
| CO | 81 | |
| WA | 126 | |
| OR | 193 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mazda CX-5 cost?
The median asking price is $14,000 across 1,288 live listings. A 2013 asks about $8,000 and a 2026 about $33,887. The most listed year is 2016, at $11,950.
Is a used CX-5 cheaper than a Toyota RAV4?
Yes. For the 2023 model year the CX-5 has a median asking price of $23,987 and the Toyota RAV4 $30,110, so the CX-5 asks 20% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a CX-5 from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 2.1% above and private sellers 12.1% below, a gap of about $3,406 on a 2023 at $23,987.
How much value does a CX-5 lose per 25,000 miles?
About 13% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2016 CX-5, measured from the 50–75k band to the 175–200k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Mazda CX-5 valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title CX-5 worth?
A rebuilt-title CX-5 asks 12% less than the median for its model year (73 listings): about $2,759 off a 2023 at $23,987.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a CX-5?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -20.4% against the national median, and OR most at +11.4%. On the typical $14,000 CX-5 that spread is about $4,452.
Why do CX-5 prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 83 listings of the 2016 CX-5, the priciest tenth asks 2.4× what the cheapest tenth does: $16,995 against $7,199.
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