Mazda CX5 control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $39
- Average
- $156
- High
- $454
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda CX5 control arm?
Asking prices from 258 salvage yards in 36 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Mazda CX5 control arm
What the control arm does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used control arm price guide →
Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary
A used Mazda CX5 control arm costs $39 to $454, with a median asking price of $143. Based on 855 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$153
Grade B (good)$75
Grade C (fair)$80
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$39–$454719 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$32193 listings
Grade CVisible wear$47–$853 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$15040 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $39–$454 | 719 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$321 | 93 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $47–$85 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$150 | 40 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$153
Grade B$75
Grade C$80
Ungraded$78
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $39–$454 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mazda CX5 control arm is listed
We found priced Mazda CX5 control arm listings at 258 salvage yards across 36 states. California supplies the most, with 225 listings (15% of the total) from 24 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Florida yards ask $260, 247% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 225 | 24 | $75-48% |
| Illinois | 90 | 14 | $122-15% |
| North Carolina | 87 | 12 | $240+68% |
| Wisconsin | 77 | 17 | $75-48% |
| Arizona | 63 | 4 | $150+5% |
| Michigan | 61 | 12 | $184+29% |
| Florida | 55 | 10 | $260+82% |
| Minnesota | 54 | 8 | $102-29% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $143 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda CX5 control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $143
- Mazda CX5 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $240–$595
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Mazda CX5 control arm cost by year?
2025100 listings$298$71 – $454202494 listings$255$75 – $3552023100 listingsFits 8 years$146$55 – $3162022100 listingsFits 7 years$124$65 – $2542021100 listingsFits 7 years$106$50 – $406202026 listingsFits 6 years$75$60 – $2262019100 listingsFits 7 years$119$60 – $2542018100 listingsFits 8 years$121$55 – $3212017100 listingsFits 8 years$82$55 – $321201647 listingsFits 4 years$79$39 – $193201562 listingsFits 4 years$77$47 – $305
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda CX5 control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Mazda CX5 control arm are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 91% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $153.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2025 tops the table at $298. Parts from 2017–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda CX5 sits 26% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 21% below the Mercedes S Class ($180), and 43% above the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mazda CX5 parts are priced?
01wide ±151%
Side Mirror
$240median
$69$792
02wide ±200%
Axle Shaft
$103median
$25$438
03wide ±152%
Tail Light
$165median
$30$530
04wide ±179%
Wheels
$170median
$35$645
05wide ±102%
Headlight Assembly
$645median
$160$1,470
06wide ±225%
Transmission
$800median
$199$3,800
07wide ±204%
Engine
$1,112median
$250$4,785
08wide ±74%
Fender
$301median
$105$550
09wide ±164%
Strut
$125median
$40$449
10wide ±160%
Grille
$350median
$58$1,179
11wide ±220%
Radiator
$161median
$50$759
12wide ±196%
Alternator
$80median
$30$343
Price comparisons
Compare Mazda CX5 control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsMazdaCX5
4Runner$193
CX5$143
$50 diff8,401 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsMazdaCX5
Class$180
CX5$143
$37 diff7,565 listings
Control ArmcompareChevyCamarovsMazdaCX5
Camaro$125
CX5$143
$18 diff6,336 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesGLEClassvsMazdaCX5
Class$319
CX5$143
$176 diff5,563 listings
Control ArmcompareFordExplorervsMazdaCX5
Explorer$125
CX5$143
$18 diff4,625 listings
Control ArmcompareChrysler300vsMazdaCX5
300$80
CX5$143
$63 diff4,291 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±105%
Acura ILX
$75median
$34$191
Acurawide ±151%
Acura Integra
$167median
$65$569
Acurawide ±162%
Acura MDX
$165median
$45$581
Acurawide ±127%
Acura RDX
$128median
$30$355
Acurawide ±232%
Acura TLX
$88median
$35$443
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A4
$85median
$35$339
Audiwide ±167%
Audi A6
$120median
$36$437
Audiwide ±98%
Audi Q3
$143median
$40$321
Audiwide ±205%
Audi Q5
$95median
$25$415
Audiwide ±243%
Audi Q7
$83median
$44$447
Mazdawide ±155%
Mazda 3
$100median
$34$343
Mazdawide ±84%
Mazda Miata
$100median
$39$207
Common questions
Mazda CX5 control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Mazda CX5?
The median asking price is $143 across 855 priced listings from 258 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $153. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda CX5 control arm?
Using a used part, a Mazda CX5 control arm replacement typically runs $240–$595 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $143, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Mazda CX5 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mazda CX5 control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mazda CX5 control arm fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.