A 2021 Mazda CX-5 still asks 59% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #18, above the 47% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−26.2%), after which losses ease to about 9.8% a year. Mileage costs it 41%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 452 listings.
Mazda CX-5 value by year
The newest CX-5 at under half the 2025 price is the 2016, with a median asking price of $11,000 (44% of it). A 2018 and a 2017 ask almost the same, $15,998 against $15,608, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,997 | $37,157 | 6 | |
| 2025 | $22,988 | $33,500 | 37 | |
| 2024 | $19,995 | $27,995 | 17 | |
| 2023 | $19,999 | $28,500 | 17 | |
| 2022 | $15,995 | $25,399 | 10 | |
| 2021 | $15,777 | $23,500 | 27 | |
| 2020 | $15,000 | $20,995 | 20 | |
| 2019 | $13,000 | $22,900 | 45 | |
| 2018 | $11,995 | $19,484 | 51 | |
| 2017 | $9,000 | $17,990 | 34 | |
| 2016 | $7,199 | $17,777 | 81 | |
| 2015 | $6,400 | $12,999 | 31 | |
| 2014 | $6,000 | $13,500 | 53 | |
| 2013 | $4,900 | $13,495 | 23 |
How the Mazda CX-5 depreciates
The newest Mazda CX-5 has a median asking price of $33,887; a 13-year-older one runs about $8,195 — roughly 76% lost over 13 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Mazda CX-5 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota RAV4 keeps 60%, the Jeep Wrangler 56% and the Honda CR-V 59%, against 59% for the CX-5. The CX-5 holds value better than the Jeep Wrangler, but not the Toyota RAV4.
The Mazda CX-5 market right now
Adjust your Mazda CX-5 value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Mazda CX-5 about 41% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 Mazda CX-5: a dealer trade-in offer is around $22,988, selling private-party nets about $24,998, and a lot asks near $33,500 — a $10,512 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the CX-5 costs a median 6% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 6 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Mazda CX-5 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,000 (5) | $24,305 (36) | −3% |
| 2023 | $24,950 (10) | $24,875 (56) | same |
| 2022 | $20,000 (5) | $21,240 (22) | +6% |
| 2021 | $17,998 (17) | $20,780 (73) | +15% |
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Mazda CX-5 value FAQ
How much is a Mazda CX-5 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $8,195 to $33,887 across 14 model years. A 2025 is worth about $24,998, the median of 37 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Mazda CX-5's value?
Among CX-5s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $25,400, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $9,981; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 41%.
Which Mazda CX-5 year is the best value?
The newest CX-5 at under half the 2025 price is the 2016, with a median asking price of $11,000 (44% of it). A 2018 and a 2017 ask almost the same, $15,998 against $15,608, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Mazda CX-5 cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 6% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the CX-5 hold value better than the Toyota RAV4?
No: over 5 years the CX-5 keeps 59% of its value and the Toyota RAV4 60%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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