Mazda Cost to Own
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Across 3 Mazda models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $27,591 for the Mazda3 to $33,057 for the CX-5 (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for 2 of 3, and the Mazda3 is cheapest to fuel at $11,124.
Mazda models compared
5 years, 75,000 miles, bought new. Total = depreciation + fuel + national-average insurance ($6,410).
| Model | Depreciation | Fuel / energy | 5-yr total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda3 | $10,057 | $11,124 | $27,591 |
| CX-30 | $12,294 | $11,998 | $30,702 |
| CX-5 | $14,667 | $11,980 | $33,057 |
— = no citable figure. Insurance varies by driver, location and coverage; see car insurance cost by state.
Mazda maintenance schedule
Mazda's published oil-change interval: when the vehicle status monitor/wrench light comes on; maximum 10,000 miles or 12 months (2026 CX-5, 2026 CX-30, 2025 Mazda3). We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Mazda doesn't publish service prices.
Oil changes
Normal: When the vehicle status monitor/wrench light comes on; maximum 10,000 miles or 12 months (2026 CX-5, 2026 CX-30, 2025 Mazda3)
Severe or special conditions: 5,000 miles or 6 months (long idling or low-speed use such as police/taxi, mostly unpaved roads, mostly mountain/uphill roads)
Source: 2026 Mazda CX-30 Scheduled Maintenance (mazdausa.com)
| Interval | Items | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Every service visit (max 10,000 miles or 12 months) |
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 Scheduled Maintenance (mazdausa.com) |
| Every 10,000 miles |
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 Scheduled Maintenance (mazdausa.com) |
| Every 2nd visit (~20,000 miles) |
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 Scheduled Maintenance (mazdausa.com) |
| Every 30,000 miles or 24 months |
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 Scheduled Maintenance (mazdausa.com) |
| 3rd and 6th visits (~30,000 / 60,000 miles) |
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 Scheduled Maintenance (mazdausa.com) |
| Spark plugs |
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 Scheduled Maintenance (mazdausa.com) |
| 120,000 miles or 120 months (first) |
| 2026 Mazda CX-30 Scheduled Maintenance (mazdausa.com) |
| Brake fluid (2026 CX-5) |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 Scheduled Maintenance (owner's manual excerpt, mazdausa.com) |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to own a Mazda?
Across 3 Mazda models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $27,591 for the Mazda3 to $33,057 for the CX-5 (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for 2 of 3, and the Mazda3 is cheapest to fuel at $11,124.
Is Mazda maintenance expensive?
Mazda's published oil-change interval: when the vehicle status monitor/wrench light comes on; maximum 10,000 miles or 12 months (2026 CX-5, 2026 CX-30, 2025 Mazda3). We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Mazda doesn't publish service prices.
Sources and method
Each model line follows the same formula as the model pages: depreciation from CarWhere’s used-market study, fuel from EPA ratings × EIA national prices, insurance from NAIC’s national average. Maintenance comes from the manufacturer’s own schedule.
- CarWhere car depreciation by model study — CarWhere Research (data as of 2026-10-25)
- Fuel economy data (vehicles.csv) — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
- Weekly U.S. retail gasoline and diesel prices — U.S. Energy Information Administration (week of November 2, 2026)
- Auto Insurance Database Report (average expenditure) — NAIC, via CarWhere state study (2023 data)
- 2026 Mazda CX-5 Scheduled Maintenance (owner's manual excerpt, mazdausa.com) — Mazda
- 2025 Mazda CX-5 Scheduled Maintenance (mazdausa.com) — Mazda
- 2026 Mazda CX-30 Scheduled Maintenance (mazdausa.com) — Mazda
- 2025 Mazda3 Sedan Scheduled Maintenance (mazdausa.com) — Mazda