A 2002 Mazda 626 averages $2,750 today, with most selling between $2,250 and $4,200. ForCar prices the Mazda 626 from real US listings across 4 model years ($1,700–$2,800) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 1996 Mazda 626 still asks 62% of what a 2002 one does — that's how much value it holds after 6 years. Among 26 sedans we price, that ranks #21, below the 94% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−39.3%). Calculated from 21 listings.
Mazda 626 value by year
What a Mazda 626 is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $2,250 | $4,200 | 7 | |
| 2000 | $1,200 | $2,800 | 7 | |
| 1999 | $2,450 | $3,200 | 3 | |
| 1996 | $1,700 | $1,975 | 4 |
How the Mazda 626 depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Mazda 626 loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Mazda 626 averages $2,750; a 6-year-older one runs about $1,700 — roughly 38% lost over 6 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Mazda 626 hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2002 price a 1996 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mazda 626 sits at #21 of 26, against a class median of 94%.
The Mazda 626 market right now
What the market asks for a Mazda 626 at each model year — the median of 29 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Mazda 626 value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Mazda 626 is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Mazda 626 has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2002 Mazda 626: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,250, selling private-party nets about $2,750, and a lot asks near $4,200 — a $1,950 spread on the same car.
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Mazda 626 value FAQ
How much is a Mazda 626 worth?
A 2002 Mazda 626 averages $2,750 today (roughly $2,250–$4,200). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Mazda 626 value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Mazda 626 value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Mazda 626 from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Mazda 626 year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Mazda 626 Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Mazda 626s are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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