Best Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Year to Buy
There is no single best Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 75 verified sales, the 2006 is the most affordable at $13,114. The 2008 trades most often (16 verified sales). The 2021 has held its value best, now worth 83% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 22, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | $31,139No sale since Jan 2026 | 98% | 3 · too few to rank | 44 |
| 2022 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | $32,544 | 103% | 8 · too few to rank | 86 |
| 2021 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | $25,850 | 83% | 11 | 59 |
| 2020 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | $26,904 | 86% | 6 · too few to rank | 50 |
| 2019 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | $17,603No sale since Sep 2025 | 58% | 2 · too few to rank | 12 |
| 2018 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | $18,026 | 60% | 3 · too few to rank | 42 |
| 2017 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | $17,000 | 56% | 1 · too few to rank | 12 |
| 2016 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | $14,685 | 49% | 9 · too few to rank | 72 |
| 2015 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | $24,000No sale since Mar 2026 | — | 1 · too few to rank | 8 |
| 2013 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | $21,790 | 72% | 2 · too few to rank | 15 |
| 2012 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | $20,980 | 117% | 3 · too few to rank | 15 |
| 2008 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | $15,979 | 64% | 16 | 17 |
| 2006 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring | $13,114 | 54% | 10 | 17 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring year to buy?
There is no single best Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 75 verified sales, the 2006 is the most affordable at $13,114. The 2008 trades most often (16 verified sales). The 2021 has held its value best, now worth 83% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring year is the cheapest?
The 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $13,114. The most valuable is the 2021, at $25,850.
Which Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring year holds its value best?
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is now worth 83% of its original MSRP of $31,150, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring worth?
Depending on the model year, a Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is worth from $13,114 to $25,850 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.