Best Mazdas under $40,000
6 popular Mazda models you can own under $40,000 — here's what each really costs, cheapest first.
Mazdas under $40,000, cheapest first
2026 Mazda Mazda3 Select
The price to buy it$24,674
A fair price could save$1,326
2026 Mazda CX-30 Select
The price to buy it$24,674
A fair price could save$1,326
2026 Mazda CX-5 Preferred
The price to buy it$29,419
A fair price could save$1,581
2026 Mazda CX-50 Preferred
The price to buy it$30,368
A fair price could save$1,632
2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club
The price to buy it$30,368
A fair price could save$1,632
2026 Mazda CX-90 Select
The price to buy it$37,960
A fair price could save$2,040
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Common questions
Which Mazda can I get under $40,000?
6 popular Mazda models in our guides land at or below $40,000. The most affordable is the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 Select, about $24,674 at a fair price.
Which Mazda under $40,000 holds its value best?
The 2026 Mazda Mazda3 Select keeps its value best — roughly 55% after three years, or about $14,300.
How much should I save to buy a Mazda under $40,000?
A common starting point is about 20% up front — for the 2026 Mazda Mazda3 Select that's roughly $4,935. Put away about $95 a week and your car fund is ready in a year.
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