A 2016 Mazda CX-3 still asks 63% of what a 2021 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 68 sedans we price, that ranks #23, above the 54% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−26.3%), after which losses ease to about 14.6% a year. Mileage costs it 33%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 40 listings.
Mazda CX-3 value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $12,950 | $21,000 | 5 | |
| 2020 | $8,700 | $17,900 | 4 | |
| 2019 | $12,900 | $17,790 | 7 | |
| 2018 | $9,950 | $19,999 | 7 | |
| 2017 | $11,995 | $16,950 | 6 | |
| 2016 | $5,995 | $14,900 | 11 |
How the Mazda CX-3 depreciates
The newest Mazda CX-3 has a median asking price of $18,985; a 5-year-older one runs about $11,995 — roughly 37% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Mazda CX-3 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 73%, the Lexus IS 50% and the Acura TLX 64%, against 63% for the CX-3. The CX-3 holds value better than the Lexus IS, but not the Toyota Corolla and Acura TLX.
The Mazda CX-3 market right now
Adjust your Mazda CX-3 value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Mazda CX-3 about 33% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2016 Mazda CX-3: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,995, selling private-party nets about $11,995, and a lot asks near $14,900 — a $8,905 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the CX-3 costs a median 10% more from a private seller than from a dealer, across the 2 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Mazda CX-3 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $17,000 (5) | $14,636 (16) | −14% |
| 2016 | $12,500 (9) | $11,748 (22) | −6% |
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Mazda CX-3 value FAQ
How much is a Mazda CX-3 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $11,995 to $18,985 across 6 model years. A 2016 is worth about $11,995, the median of 11 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Mazda CX-3's value?
Among CX-3s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $17,948, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $6,493; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 33%.
Is a Mazda CX-3 cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a dealer: for the same model year, private sellers ask a median 10% more, across 2 recent model years in our listings.
Does the CX-3 hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
No: over 5 years the CX-3 keeps 63% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 73%, by the median asking prices of the 2021 and 2016 model years.
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