Trim Report

Mazda CX-5 Preferred2018

Includes:CX-5|Preferred
$32,137
Starting From
5,478
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 5,478 active dealer listings as of

Min $32,137
Max $41,900
From $32,137
Fresh

Preferred Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$6,686
$7K–$25K
430 listings90,814 avg miles
Carbon Edition
From$17,047
1,276 listings|$17K–$39K
Grand Select
From$9,998
22 listings|$10K–$18K
Grand Touring
From$999
1,271 listings|$999–$78K
Grand Touring Reserve
From$12,900
120 listings|$13K–$29K
Preferred
From$32,137
5,478 listings|$32K–$42K
Select
From$28,829
4,138 listings|$29K–$38K
Signature
From$16,596
491 listings|$17K–$45K
Sport
From$4,898
384 listings|$5K–$23K
Touring
From$2,850
1,273 listings|$3K–$27K

2018 Mazda CX-5 Preferred Pricing

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Where to Find Mazda CX-5 Preferred

Location data for all 2018 Mazda CX-5 trims combined

33States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 32 other states nationwide.

Mazda CX-5 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Mazda CX-5 trims

Moderate

The 2018 Mazda CX-5's moderate safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 97 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
97
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
18V4260002018-25-06
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda CX-5 vehicles. In the event of a side impact or rollover crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly unfold during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

If the air bags do not deploy properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

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19V4970002019-27-06
ENGINE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.

An unexpected stall increases the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 has accumulated 97 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine77
02Power Train6
03Power Train,engine5
04Unknown Or Other2
05Engine,forward Collision Avoidance1
97 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Mazda CX-5 trims

26–29mpg combined
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24-28city
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30-31hwy
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$1,550-$2,000/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 ranges from 26 to 29 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
CX-5 2WD - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.2L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel DriveDiesel
28 city31 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
CX-5 2WD - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city31 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
CX-5 4WD - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
2.2L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel DriveDiesel
27 city30 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average
CX-5 4WD - Automatic (S6)
26mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
24 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2018 Mazda CX-5 Preferred FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Preferred compare to other Mazda CX-5 trims?

with 5,478 listings tracked, the Preferred sits in a specific spot in the 2018 Mazda CX-5 lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2018 Mazda CX-5 page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Mazda CX-5 Preferred?

Budget for standard Preferred maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2018 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Mazda CX-5 Preferred?

The best model year for the Mazda CX-5 Preferred comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Mazda CX-5 overview.

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