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What a used Mazda Protege costs

The typical used Mazda Protege price is $2,700: the median of 70 live listings across model years 1997–2012.

Median asking price and the middle of the market for that year. Mileage, condition and options move a particular car inside this range — Pro prices a specific VIN.
Live classified listings · 70 listings · median $2,700 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

For the same model year, dealers ask 100 points more than private sellers.

Mazda Protege price by model year

FIG.01·Mazda Protege prices by model year
YearTypical priceSpreadListings
2003$2,100—7
ROWS 1·SOURCE Live classified listings

Dealer or private seller

On the Mazda Protege the dealer markup works out at 100% over a private sale of the same year.

FIG.02·Mazda Protege — dealer versus private
SellerListingsvs median yearAverage asked
Private seller34+7.9%$2,565
Dealer19+107.8%$4,602
ROWS 2·SOURCE Live listings, normalized per model year
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Recalls35 campaignsFuel economy30 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems1,196 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space20 cu ftWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1990–2003

Frequently asked questions

How much does a used Mazda Protege cost?

The median asking price is $2,700 across 70 live listings. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Mazda Protege valuation tool.

Is it cheaper to buy a Protege from a private seller?

Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 107.8% above and private sellers 7.9% above.

Asking prices from live classified listings, normalized against the median for each model year. Slices below a minimum listing count are omitted. Asking prices exceed transaction prices (how we count). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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