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2016 Mazda CX-5 value

By Hari Vinayak · Updated 2026-06-12

Quick answer

A 2016 Mazda CX-5 in good condition with average mileage (about 125,000 miles) is worth roughly $9,550 in a private-party sale — a fair range of $8,800 to $10,300, or about $11,000 at a dealer. 2016 is not on our years-to-avoid list, so condition, history, and maintenance matter more than the model year here.

Estimated value by mileage

Good condition, clean title. Mileage is the biggest single factor at this age.

MileageMilesFair valuePrivate party
Lower mileage85,000$11,350$10,450$12,250
Average mileage125,000$9,550$8,800$10,300
Higher mileage170,000$7,450$6,850$8,050
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Is 2016 a good year to buy?

2016 is not on our years-to-avoid list for this model, so judge the individual car on history and maintenance.

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What to check before you pay

  • 2016+: LED headlight failures out of warranty are pricey — verify both units fully work
  • Rear wheel bearings hum at 80,000+ miles on some cars — listen at highway speed
  • 2018+ 2.5 with cylinder deactivation: occasional light-throttle shudder complaints — feel for it cruising at 40–50 mph
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