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Mazda CX-5 depreciation in USA
A Mazda CX-5 loses about 12.1% of its value per year in USA. Buy one new for $30,000 and after 3 years it's worth roughly $20,364 (68% retained); after 5 years, about $15,729 (52%). Driving more than ~12,000 miles/year pushes resale lower.
By USA standards the Mazda CX-5 depreciates at a moderate, mainstream rate, which is exactly what tips a buy-vs-rent decision one way or the other over a few years of ownership.
So should you buy it or rent it? At default assumptions the break-even long-term rental rate is about $635/month: rent below that and renting wins; above it, buying wins. Your price, financing, and mileage move this number, so run yours:
Buying wins · over 3 years
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cheaper than renting, all costs in.
Break-even rent: $635/month. Below that, rent; above it, buy.
If you buy: $22,864 total
| Down payment / cash price | $30,000 |
| Sales tax | $2,100 |
| Insurance | $4,500 |
| Registration | $750 |
| Maintenance | $1,260 |
| Opportunity cost of capital | $3,600 |
| Resale value (credit) | −$19,346 |
Expected resale, net of selling costs: $19,346 (range $17,069 to $22,082)
If you rent: $30,600 total
| Rental payments | $30,600 |
Fuel and tolls are excluded on both sides; you pay them either way.
Mazda CX-5 depreciation in USA, by the numbers
| Estimated new price | $30,000 |
|---|---|
| Annual depreciation rate | 12.1% per year |
| Estimated value after 1 year | $26,366 (88% retained) |
| Estimated value after 2 years | $23,172 (77% retained) |
| Estimated value after 3 years | $20,364 (68% retained) |
| Estimated value after 5 years | $15,729 (52% retained) |
| Typical resale range at 3 years | $17,967 to $23,244 |
| Break-even rent (default assumptions) | $635/month |
| Data behind this curve | calibrated estimate · 142 data points · R² 0.88 |
Figures assume a new purchase at typical mileage. The calculator above lets you set your actual price, age, odometer, financing, and holding period.
Frequently asked
How much does a Mazda CX-5 depreciate per year in USA?
Roughly 12.1% per year, based on our calibrated market model. Higher-than-average mileage accelerates the loss.
What will a Mazda CX-5 be worth after 3 years?
Around 68% of what you paid, about $20,364 on a $30,000 car at typical mileage (with a realistic range either side; we show a 10-90% band, not a single false-precision number).
Should I buy or rent a Mazda CX-5 in USA?
It hinges on the monthly rental rate you can get. At default assumptions (3 years, cash, 12,000 miles/year, 7% sales tax), the break-even is about $635/month: if you can rent below that, renting wins; above it, buying wins. Use the calculator to plug in your actual numbers.
Curve fit: calibrated estimate · n = 142 · R² = 0.88 · updated 2026-07-12 · methodology