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2018 MAZDA CX-5VIN: JM3KFACM6J1409067
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Sales History
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Sale Prices
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Market report
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Historical Records
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Available historical records for VIN JM3KFACM6J1409067
Latest reported mileage: 763 mi
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2023-02-10
a year ago
51,314 mi
Damage reported
Damage to front
Damage to front
2022-05-09
2 years ago
12,457 mi
Odometer reading reported
2021-04-14
3 years ago
35,014 mi
Vehicle sold
MILEAGE INCONSISTENCY
MILEAGE INCONSISTENCY
2018 Mazda CX-5 Touring FWD
Year | 2018 |
ODO | 2666 mi |
Seller | Hidden text |
Buy Now Price | $5742 |
MSRP | $1059 |
Location | Austin, TX, 78752 |
Date | ended a year ago |
Sale Website Type | dealer auction |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #319385
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Tech Specs
Color | White |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Standard Features
All these features are based on a model in general. This specific vehicle may differ.
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- 4434
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Hidden text
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Hidden text
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Hidden text
- Collision Mitigation-Front
- Hidden text
- Digital/Analog Appearance
- Hidden text
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Hidden text
- Front And Rear Map Lights
- 2892
- 4 Cylinder Engine
- 6066
- AM/FM Stereo
- Hidden text
- Back-Up Camera
- Hidden text
- Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
- Hidden text
- Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Hidden text
- Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
- Hidden text
- Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
- Hidden text
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
- Hidden text
- 14.8 Gal. Fuel Tank
- 7739
- A/C
- Hidden text
- Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Hidden text
- Bluetooth Connection
- Hidden text
- Chrome Side Windows Trim
- Hidden text
- Daytime Running Lights
- Hidden text
- Driver Seat
- Hidden text
- Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
- Hidden text
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Hidden text
- HD Radio
- 5782
- 4.325 Axle Ratio
- Hidden text
- Air Filtration
- Hidden text
- Black Grille w/Chrome Accents
- Hidden text
- Cargo Space Lights
- Hidden text
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Hidden text
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Hidden text
- Emergency Sos
- 9791
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Hidden text
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
- Hidden text
- Bucket Seats
- Hidden text
- Cruise Control
- Hidden text
- Driver Air Bag
- Hidden text
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Hidden text
- Front Side Air Bag
- Hidden text
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Hidden text
- Integrated Roof Antenna
- Hidden text
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Hidden text
- Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Hidden text
- Glove Box
- Hidden text
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Hidden text
- Leather Gear Shifter Material
- Hidden text
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Hidden text
- Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Hidden text
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Hidden text
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Hidden text
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Hidden text
- Front Cupholder
- Hidden text
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Hidden text
- Passenger Seat
- Hidden text
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Hidden text
- Power Driver Seat
- Hidden text
- Power Mirror(s)
- Hidden text
- Headlights-Auto-Leveling
- Hidden text
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
- Hidden text
- Power Windows
- Hidden text
- Privacy Glass
- Hidden text
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Hidden text
- Rear Cupholder
- Hidden text
- Keyless Entry
- Hidden text
- Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
- Hidden text
- Requires Subscription
- Hidden text
- Lane Keep Assist System Lane Keeping Assist
- Hidden text
- Stability Control
- Hidden text
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Hidden text
- Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
- Hidden text
- Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Tires: P225/55R19
- Hidden text
- MAZDA CONNECT Infotainment System -inc: Infotainment System Voice Command, E911 Automatic Emergency Notification, Stitcher Internet Radio, SMS Text Msg Audio Delivery & Reply, Radio Broadcast Data System Program Information, Aha Internet Radio, Pandora Internet Radio
- Hidden text
- Transmission: 6-Speed SKYACTIV-Drive Automatic -inc: manual-shift mode and sport mode
- Hidden text
- Trip Computer
- Hidden text
- Multi-Zone A/C
- Hidden text
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Hidden text
- Power Door Locks
- Hidden text
- Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
- Hidden text
- Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
- Hidden text
- Rear Bench Seat
- Hidden text
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
- Hidden text
- Side Impact Beams
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- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Hidden text
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Hidden text
- Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
- Hidden text
- Wheels: 19 x 7J Aluminum Alloy
Year | 2018 |
ODO | 9332 mi |
Seller | Hidden text (Hidden text) |
MSRP | $6338 |
Location | Austin, TX, 78752 |
Date | appeared a year ago latest price $4673 sale post disappeared 2022-03-22 |
Price History | |
Sale Website Type | classifieds |
Notes | |
Hidden text |
sale information provided by user #490028
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Tech Specs
Body Style | SUV |
Color | Snowflake White Pearl Mica |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Transmission | 6-Speed Automatic |
Engine | 2.5L I4 16V GDI DOHC |
Drive | Front-wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Standard Features
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- 2996
- Audio system memory card slot
- Hidden text
- Center Console: Full with covered storage
- Hidden text
- Door pockets: Driver, passenger and rear
- Hidden text
- Floor mats: Carpet front and rear
- Hidden text
- Front and rear suspension stabilizer bars
- Hidden text
- Instrumentation: Low fuel level
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- Leather/metal-look steering wheel trim
- Hidden text
- Overall Length: 179.1"
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- Radio data system
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- Rear center seatbelt: 3-point belt
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- Self-leveling headlights
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- Steel spare wheel rim
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- Total Number of Speakers: 6
- Hidden text
- Wheel Width: 7
- 1091
- Audio controls on steering wheel
- Hidden text
- Cargo tie downs
- Hidden text
- Digital Audio Input
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- Fixed Rear Window W/Fixed Interval Wiper Heated Wiper Park And Defroster
- Hidden text
- Front and rear reading lights
- Hidden text
- Independent rear suspension
- Hidden text
- Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
- Hidden text
- Privacy glass: Deep
- Hidden text
- Rear bench
- Hidden text
- Seatbelt pretensioners: Front
- Hidden text
- Stability Control
- Hidden text
- Tires: Width: 225 mm
- Hidden text
- Wheel Diameter: 19
- 8095
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Hidden text
- Braking Assist
- Hidden text
- Curb weight: 3,527 lbs.
- Hidden text
- Dusk sensing headlights
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- Front Leg Room: 41.0"
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- Headlights off auto delay
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- Lane Departure Warning: Active
- Hidden text
- Mazda Connect
- Hidden text
- Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
- Hidden text
- Rear Shoulder Room: 54.8"
- Hidden text
- Remote power door locks
- Hidden text
- Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside under cargo
- Hidden text
- Tires: Prefix: P
- Hidden text
- Variable intermittent front wipers
- Hidden text
- 4 Door
- Hidden text
- Back-Up Camera
- Hidden text
- Coil front spring
- Hidden text
- Driver airbag
- Hidden text
- FORWARD COLLISION MITIGATION : SMART BRAKE SUPPORT
- Hidden text
- Fuel Consumption: City: 25 mpg
- Hidden text
- Integrated Roof Antenna
- Hidden text
- Low Tire Pressure Warning
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- Overall height: 65.3"
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- Rear Collision Warning : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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- Rear quarter windows: Wiper park
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- Silver aluminum rims
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- Suspension class: Regular
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- Trip Computer
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- Wireless Phone Connectivity
- 2522
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Hidden text
- Cargo area light
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- Diameter of tires: 19.0"
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- External temperature display
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- Front ventilated disc brakes
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- Independent front suspension classification
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- Leather shift knob trim
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- Metal-look door trim
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- Power Windows
- Hidden text
- Rear view camera
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- Seatback storage: 2
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- Speed-proportional electric power steering
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- Tires: Speed Rating: V
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- Video Monitor Location: Front
2018 Mazda CX-5 Touring FWD
Year | 2018 |
ODO | 8775 mi |
Seller | Hidden text |
MSRP | $8253 |
Location | West Palm Beach, FL, 33411 |
Date | ended 3 years ago |
Sale Website Type | dealer auction |
sale information provided by user #520104
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Tech Specs
Color | White |
Color (Interior) | Black |
Transmission | Automatic |
Engine | 4 Cylinder |
Drive | 2 Wheel Drive |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Standard Features
All these features are based on a model in general. This specific vehicle may differ.
- 3985
- 6-Speed A/T
- Hidden text
- Aluminum Wheels
- Hidden text
- Body-Colored Door Handles
- Hidden text
- Clearcoat Paint
- Hidden text
- 14.8 Gal. Fuel Tank
- 8066
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Hidden text
- Battery w/Run Down Protection
- Hidden text
- Brake Assist
- Hidden text
- Cruise Control
- Hidden text
- Driver Air Bag
- Hidden text
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Hidden text
- Front Cupholder
- Hidden text
- Gasoline Fuel
- Hidden text
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- 8711
- 4.325 Axle Ratio
- Hidden text
- Air Filtration
- Hidden text
- Blind Spot Monitoring Blind Spot
- Hidden text
- Child Safety Locks
- Hidden text
- Daytime Running Lights
- Hidden text
- Driver Seat
- Hidden text
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Hidden text
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Hidden text
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
- Hidden text
- Keyless Start
- Hidden text
- Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
- Hidden text
- 100 Amp Alternator
- 8474
- A/T
- Hidden text
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Hidden text
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Hidden text
- Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Hidden text
- Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
- 7911
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Hidden text
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Hidden text
- Black Grille w/Chrome Accents
- Hidden text
- Cargo Space Lights
- Hidden text
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Hidden text
- Driver Foot Rest
- Hidden text
- Engine Immobilizer
- Hidden text
- Front Side Air Bag
- Hidden text
- Glove Box
- Hidden text
- Intermittent Wipers
- Hidden text
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Hidden text
- Emergency Sos
- Hidden text
- Front Head Air Bag
- Hidden text
- Leather Gear Shifter Material
- Hidden text
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Hidden text
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Privacy Glass
- Hidden text
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Hidden text
- Power Driver Seat
- Hidden text
- Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System -inc: 7" full-color touch-screen display, 6-speakers, digital clock, audio menu voice-command, auxiliary audio input jack, Bluetooth hands free phone and audio, multi-function Commander Control and 4 USB audio inputs, Infotainment System Voice Command, E911 Automatic Emergency Notification, Stitcher Internet Radio, SMS Text Msg Audio Delivery & Reply, Radio Broadcast Data System Program Information, Aha Internet Radio, Pandora Internet Radio
- Hidden text
- Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
- Hidden text
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Hidden text
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Hidden text
- Engine: 2.5L SKYACTIV-G DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder -inc: cylinder deactivation
- Hidden text
- Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
- Hidden text
- Lane Keep Assist System Lane Departure Warning
- Hidden text
- MAZDA CONNECT Infotainment System -inc: Infotainment System Voice Command, E911 Automatic Emergency Notification, Stitcher Internet Radio, SMS Text Msg Audio Delivery & Reply, Radio Broadcast Data System Program Information, Aha Internet Radio, Pandora Internet Radio
- Hidden text
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Hidden text
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Hidden text
- Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Hidden text
- Remote Trunk Release
- Hidden text
- Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
- Hidden text
- HD Radio
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- Keyless Entry
- Hidden text
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Hidden text
- Trip Computer
- Hidden text
- Power Steering
- Hidden text
- Leatherette Door Trim Insert
- Hidden text
- Low Tire Pressure Warning
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- Rear Bench Seat
- Hidden text
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Hidden text
- Rear Spoiler
- Hidden text
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
- Hidden text
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Hidden text
- Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
- Hidden text
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
- Hidden text
- Temporary Spare Tire
- Hidden text
- Traction Control
- Hidden text
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
- Hidden text
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Hidden text
- Requires Subscription
- Hidden text
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Hidden text
- Tire Pressure Monitor
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- Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
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- Wheels: 19 x 7J Aluminum Alloy
Model Analytics & Market Report
We've analyzed more than 116,300 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 2018 MAZDA CX-5 in 2018 was $30,435.
The average price for used 2018 MAZDA CX-5 nowadays in 2024 is $19,899 which is 65% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 10,792 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
Take a look at 2018 MAZDA CX-5 model page in BADVIN vehicles catalog.
Depreciation
The graph below is a depreciation curve for 2018 MAZDA CX-5. It shows how much this model looses per year in price. This analytics is calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 2018 MAZDA CX-5 in each year since the year of manufacturing, current year price and projected price in the future years.
You can scroll the table horizontally to see all columns.
Year | Average Mileage | Average Price | % Left | % Lost | ||
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2018 MSRP | 0 mi | $30,435 | — | — | 100% | 0% |
2018 | 10,792 mi | $33,381 | −$2,946 | −9.68% | 109.68% | -9.68% |
2019 | 21,584 mi | $26,991 | +$6,390 | +19.14% | 88.68% | 11.32% |
2020 | 32,376 mi | $26,670 | +$321 | +1.19% | 87.63% | 12.37% |
2021 | 43,168 mi | $24,745 | +$1,925 | +7.22% | 81.3% | 18.7% |
2022 | 53,960 mi | $22,998 | +$1,747 | +7.06% | 75.56% | 24.44% |
→ Visit 2018 MAZDA CX-5 depreciation page to see full data. |
Price vs Mileage
The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 2018 MAZDA CX-5. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 2018 MAZDA CX-5 by mileage and number of sales.
You can scroll the table horizontally to see all columns.
Mileage | Average Price | Sample Size |
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10,000 mi | $24,998 | 35 sales |
15,000 mi | $23,998 | 60 sales |
20,000 mi | $23,974 | 92 sales |
25,000 mi | $23,991 | 205 sales |
30,000 mi | $22,998 | 240 sales |
35,000 mi | $22,990 | 385 sales |
→ Visit 2018 MAZDA CX-5 depreciation page to see full data. |
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Frequently asked questions
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