Negotiating leverage
40
moderate leverage / 100
~60 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2018 Mazda CX-9 Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$16,028
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$8,499$22,900
- Typical market range
- $13,786–$17,548
- Ridekick fair price
- $16,028
- Original MSRP range
- $32,130–$44,315
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
5 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
60
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2018 Mazda CX-9.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$29,560–$30,845
Estimated dealer invoice — about $32,130 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | $13,631 | $32,130 | $29,560–$30,845 |
| Touring | $15,556 | $34,960 | $32,163–$33,562 |
| Grand Touring | $16,632 | $42,270 | $38,888–$40,579 |
| Signature | $18,125 | $44,315 | $40,770–$42,542 |
| gs-l | — | $42,000 | $38,640–$40,320 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$11,176$28,973$46,770
Fair priceSport
$13,631
Sport: fair price $13,631, original MSRP $32,130, estimated dealer cost $29,560 to $30,845.
Touring
$15,556
Touring: fair price $15,556, original MSRP $34,960, estimated dealer cost $32,163 to $33,562.
Grand Touring
$16,632
Grand Touring: fair price $16,632, original MSRP $42,270, estimated dealer cost $38,888 to $40,579.
Signature
$18,125
Signature: fair price $18,125, original MSRP $44,315, estimated dealer cost $40,770 to $42,542.
gs-l
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gs-l: fair price not available, original MSRP $42,000, estimated dealer cost $38,640 to $40,320.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Mazda CX-9 runs about $16,530 in MT to $18,320 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,176 | $110+ | $17,505 |
| TX | $1,014 | $332 | $17,565 |
| FL | $973 | $1,074+ | $18,266 |
| NY | $649 | $371 | $17,239 |
| PA | $973 | $587 | $17,779 |
| IL | $1,014 | $683 | $17,916 |
| OH | $933 | $444 | $17,596 |
| GA | $1,135 | $637 | $17,991 |
| NC | $487 | $793 | $17,499 |
| WA | $1,054 | $215+ | $17,488 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $16,744 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Mazda CX-9.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 5321K.
Campaign 21V875000 · 12/11/2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 CX-9 vehicles. The wiring harness may disrupt electrical communications and disable the passenger frontal air bag, turn signals, and/or engine starting system.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 3419E.
Campaign 19V403000 · 30/05/2019
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2018 Mazda CX-9?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $16,028, within a typical market range of $13,786 to $17,548.
Is the 2018 Mazda CX-9 cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $32,130, so a fair used price is roughly $16,102 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Mazda CX-9?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $16,530 in MT to $18,320 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Mazda CX-9?
There are about 60 days of national market supply for the 2018 Mazda CX-9 — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2018 Mazda CX-9.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Mazda CX-9?
Negotiating leverage rates 40/100 (moderate). ~60 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Mazda CX-9?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $29,560–$30,845 — its $32,130 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/5/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.