Mazda CX-5 Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mazda CX-5 lists at $22,187 — 39.8% below the $36,851 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $25,500 (30.8% below new). Median odometer at that age: 63,359 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $36,851 | — | — | 33416 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $27,127 | −26.4% | 29,970 | 5452 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $26,962 | −26.8% | 31,866 | 3198 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $25,500 | −30.8% | 37,855 | 1729 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $23,903 | −35.1% | 52,535 | 770 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $22,187 | −39.8% | 63,359 | 1253 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $20,291 | −44.9% | 72,765 | 932 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $18,998 | −48.4% | 78,586 | 1135 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $16,995 | −53.9% | 93,243 | 915 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the Mazda CX-5's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used Mazda CX-5? Two checks before the price.
See which Mazda CX-5 years to avoid (federal complaint and recall records by model year), then benchmark the asking price against what buyers actually paid. Cross-shopping? Compare curves in the 182-model depreciation study.
FAQ
How much does a Mazda CX-5 depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old Mazda CX-5 lists at $22,187 — 39.8% below the $36,851 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $25,500 (30.8% below new). Median odometer at that age: 63,359 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (1253 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used Mazda CX-5?
The steepest part of this curve is year 7 → 8, where it sheds another 5.5 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the Mazda CX-5's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used Mazda CX-5 a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old Mazda CX-5 saves about $11,351 versus new (30.8% below) with a median 37,855 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the Mazda CX-5's median new price today (33416 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).