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Used Mazda CX-5: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Mazda CX-5 from 2013 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $10,500 to $30,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2013–2018, 2020–2025. Look harder at or skip 2019.
2017–2025 Mazda CX-5
A premium-feeling compact SUV with sharp handling and a quick optional turbo.
Years to target: 2017–2018, 2020–2025. Look harder at or skip: 2019. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $17,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $18,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $20,000 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $21,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2021 | $23,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~45,000 |
| 2022 | $25,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | $27,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~30,000 |
| 2024 | $28,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~20,000 |
| 2025 | $30,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~15,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2019: owner complaints spike (270, mostly the engine).
- Cargo space trails some rivals, and the ride is firm on larger wheels.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Touring (Preferred from 2022): it adds heated seats, a power driver seat and leatherette over the base trim. CarPlay arrived around 2018, and AWD became standard for 2022.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2018, optional from 2017.
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from 2019, optional from 2017.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2017).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 · $24,500
- Lexus UX 2019–2021 · $20,500–$25,000
- Lexus NX 2017–2018 · $22,000–$24,000
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2013–2016 Mazda CX-5
A fun, efficient compact SUV with sharp handling and frugal Skyactiv engines.
Years to target: 2013–2016. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2014 | $11,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2015 | $12,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2016 | $13,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~100,000 |
Worth knowing
- The base 2.0-liter is slow, and road noise is noticeable, so the 2.5-liter is the better choice.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Touring: it adds blind-spot monitoring, nicer trim and the stronger 2.5-liter engine (2014 on) over the Sport. No version of this generation offers CarPlay.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2014, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2016, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Venza 2013–2015 · $11,000–$13,000
- Acura RDX 2013–2014 · $11,000–$12,000
- Toyota RAV4 2013 · $12,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.