A 2021 Mazda CX-3 averages $17,490 today, with most selling between $12,950 and $19,999. ForCar prices the Mazda CX-3 from real US listings across 6 model years ($12,450–$17,900) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2016 Mazda CX-3 still asks 71% of what a 2021 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 63 sedans we price, that ranks #13, above the 56% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−13.1%), after which losses ease to about 5.3% a year. Mileage costs it 22%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 49 listings.
Mazda CX-3 value by year
What a Mazda CX-3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $12,950 | $19,999 | 3 | |
| 2020 | $8,700 | $17,900 | 5 | |
| 2019 | $10,900 | $18,000 | 16 | |
| 2018 | $11,900 | $17,250 | 4 | |
| 2017 | $13,500 | $15,947 | 9 | |
| 2016 | $5,990 | $18,169 | 12 |
How the Mazda CX-3 depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Mazda CX-3 loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Mazda CX-3 averages $17,490; a 5-year-older one runs about $12,450 — roughly 29% lost over 5 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Mazda CX-3 hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2021 price a 2016 car still asks. Higher is better — the Mazda CX-3 sits at #13 of 63, against a class median of 56%.
The Mazda CX-3 market right now
What the market asks for a Mazda CX-3 at each model year — the median of 140 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Mazda CX-3 value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Mazda CX-3 is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Mazda CX-3 about 22% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Mazda CX-3 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 2021 Mazda CX-3: a dealer trade-in offer is around $12,950, selling private-party nets about $17,490, and a lot asks near $19,999 — a $7,049 spread on the same car.
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Mazda CX-3 value FAQ
How much is a Mazda CX-3 worth?
A 2021 Mazda CX-3 averages $17,490 today (roughly $12,950–$19,999). 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 CX-3 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 CX-3 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 CX-3 from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Mazda CX-3 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 CX-3 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 CX-3s are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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