You can reduce your car ownership costs when you buy a used or certified pre-owned Mazda at your local dealership. These affordable models are just as reliable as brand-new Mazdas but are a few years old and have a lower value because of depreciation.
Certified Pre-Owned vs. Used: What’s the Difference?
The key difference between a used Mazda and a CPO Mazda is the stringent standards the vehicle must meet to be part of the certified pre-owned program. While both are secondhand vehicles, only a CPO Mazda has passed a 160-point vehicle inspection to ensure the vehicle is in peak condition. Additionally, Mazda vehicles are only qualified for the CPO program if they are less than six years old and have fewer than 80,000 miles on the odometer.
A used car, on the other hand, can be as old as 10 years or more and may have more miles on the odometer, depending on how much the previous owner drove the vehicle. Buying a used car from a Mazda retailer typically means the vehicle has also been inspected and repaired, but drivers won’t enjoy the same perks that come with a CPO Mazda.
Perks of Buying a CPO Mazda
When you buy a certified pre-owned Mazda, you get the benefit of a 12,000-mile or 12-month limited vehicle warranty that will cover repairs for defective mechanical parts. Along with this peace of mind, Mazda also gives CPOs a seven-year or 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty to cover repairs for the most crucial parts of the engine.
The CPO program has a $0 deductible on repairs that are covered by either of these warranties, so you will not have significant out-of-pocket costs to replace major mechanical components. A 24-hour roadside assistance program is complimentary for CPO vehicles, along with an AutoCheck vehicle history report and a three-month SiriusXM All Access trial.
Perks of Buying a Used Mazda
If your primary goal is to save money on buying a new vehicle, then you may want to choose a used vehicle from your dealership’s lot. Because a used Mazda is not part of the CPO program, it’s usually priced a little lower. This can be a huge advantage since a used car might be only a few years old but may be excluded from the CPO program for having more than 80,000 miles logged on the odometer.
This can save you tons of money, especially if you’re trading in your current model or you qualify for one of Mazda’s special financing programs.
Ultimately, choosing between a used and a CPO Mazda will depend on your finances and whether you prefer a more comprehensive inspection for a secondhand vehicle. Stop by Koons Mazda Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD to check out the used and certified pre-owned inventory today.
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