What is a 2025 Mazda CX-3 worth?
Our estimate for a 1-year-old Mazda CX-3 in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2025 CX-3 on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2025 model sits today: 1 year in, 18% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 10% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 342 787 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 308 872 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 248 022 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 94 765 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 5 991/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R 440 000 | — | See value → |
| 2025 (this page) | R 342 787 | +R 97 213 to newest | |
| 2024 | R 292 769 | +R 147 231 to newest | See value → |
2025 Mazda CX-3: common questions
What is a 2025 Mazda CX-3 worth in South Africa?
Around R 342 787 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 373 638 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 311 936. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 301 653.
Is a 2025 Mazda CX-3 a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 18% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 342 787 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 94 765 more. As a mainstream model, it holds value well for its age, so you are paying for retention you will largely get back.
What did a 2025 Mazda CX-3 cost new?
About R 417 062 at launch pricing in 2025 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 82% of that.
What would financing a 2025 Mazda CX-3 cost monthly?
At R 342 787 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 5 991 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.