The 2026 Mazda CX-5 window sticker reads 26 mpg combined (24 city, 30 highway) for the 2.5L 4-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2025 CX-5 5 stars overall, and a used 2026 asks about $34,871 today.
The Mazda CX-5 window sticker — build, options & years
The Mazda CX-5 ran from 2013–2026 across 3 generations (2013–2022, 2023–2025, 2026–2027).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Mazda CX-5 VIN decoder.
What the Mazda CX-5 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 CX-5:
The label also prints an estimated $2,400 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 337 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle, 2026) the best CX-5 version ranks #32 of 57 on combined MPG (the class best is 43 mpg).
How the CX-5's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2013 to 2026:
Combined went from 29 mpg in 2013 to 26 in 2026; the best year on file is 2013 at 29 mpg.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2025 CX-5:
The weak spot is rollover: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The CX-5 sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the CX-5 (26 mpg, 2026) sits behind the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2026 | — | |
| Honda CR-V | 2026 | 5★ |
What a used CX-5 sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 382 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 listings | |
| 2025 | 37 listings | |
| 2024 | 17 listings | |
| 2023 | 17 listings | |
| 2022 | 10 listings | |
| 2021 | 28 listings | |
| 2020 | 21 listings | |
| 2019 | 46 listings | |
| 2018 | 48 listings | |
| 2017 | 35 listings | |
| 2016 | 84 listings | |
| 2015 | 31 listings |
A 2026 CX-5 asks a median $34,871 today, a 2015 about $9,999. Full breakdown on the Mazda CX-5 value page.
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CX-5 window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 132 CX-5 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 230 times. The most requested model years are 2025, 2023 and 2021.
Any CX-5 from 2013–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Mazda models: Mazda window stickers.
Other Mazda window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-50 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 38 mpg | |
| Mazda MX-5 | Two Seaters | 30 mpg | |
| Mazda RX-7 | Two Seaters | 18 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-30 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-90 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-9 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Mazda CX-5
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every CX-5, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Mazda CX-5 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Mazda CX-5 window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 26 mpg combined, #32 of 57 in its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,400 a year.
What safety rating is on the Mazda CX-5 sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2025 model, by test: frontal crash 5, side crash 5, rollover 4.
Does the CX-5 sticker show better MPG than the Toyota RAV4?
No: the most efficient 2026 CX-5 reads 26 mpg combined, the 2026 Toyota RAV4 43.
Which Mazda CX-5 years do people look up most?
2025, with 21 of the 132 CX-5 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2023 and 2021.
What is a used Mazda CX-5 worth now?
A 2026 asks a median $34,871 and a 2015 about $9,999, across 382 live listings. More on the Mazda CX-5 value page.
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