2026 Mazda CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid: real cost in Ontario

Cheapest trim, GS · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$49,999the advertised price
Drive away$57,545with fees and HST
Loan payment$883/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,295/moeverything, after resale
Car, fees and HST $57,545Insurance $14,781Fuel and charging $8,752Interest and lost return $22,889Maintenance and plates $9,476

$57,545 to drive away + $55,897 to run it for 6 years − $20,195 back at resale = $93,247, or $1,295 a month.

Where the money goes

Drive away$57,545
Running it, 6 yrs+$55,897
Back at resale−$20,195
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$49,999
Feesfreight $2,195 · dealer $795 · levies $148
+$3,138
HST, 13%Ontario
+$6,908
Federal EV rebateif eligible
−$2,500
Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$14,781
Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$11,838
Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$11,051
Maintenanceestimate
+$9,385
Fuel and charging18,000 km a year at 9.2 L/100 km
+$8,752
Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91
Resale after 6 years40% of MSRP, you get this back
−$20,195
True cost $93,247 ÷ 72 months$1,295 a month

The car

Size and space
BodySUV5.10 m long
Seats7, 8
Cargo1,133 Lbehind row 2
Ground clearance20–21 cmhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine323 hp plug-in hybrid, AWD
0–100 km/h6.8 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel use9.2 L/100 km · 34.9 kWh/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
TowingUp to 3,500 lb
Tires19" or 21"by trim
Safety and cover
US crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Insurance claimsAbove averagecollision 158 · theft 144 · injury 64 (100 = avg)
Warranty3 yrs / unlimited kmpowertrain 5 yrs / unlimited km
Brand offersLease from 0.49% for 36 moMazda's advertised rates, read 2026-11-04; they change monthly
Resale at 6 years40% of MSRPaverage for its type

Every trim

All trims: AWD, 323 hp, 9.2 L/100 km.
GS$49,999$57,545$93,247✓ $1,295/mo8— No
GS-L$57,750$68,803$107,538$1,494/mo7✓ Yes
GS-L + Captain's Chairs Option Captain's Chairs Option$57,750$68,803$107,538$1,494/mo7✓ Yes
GT$62,350$74,001$114,586$1,591/mo7✓ Yes
GT + Captain's Chairs Option Captain's Chairs Option$62,350$74,001$114,586$1,591/mo7✓ Yes
Signature$69,650$82,250$124,005$1,722/mo7✓ Yes
GS
✓ $1,295/mo
True cost
Sticker $49,999Drive-away $57,5456 yrs $93,247Seats 8Sunroof — No
GS-L
$1,494/mo
True cost
Sticker $57,750Drive-away $68,8036 yrs $107,538Seats 7Sunroof ✓ Yes
GS-L + Captain's Chairs OptionCaptain's Chairs Option
$1,494/mo
True cost
Sticker $57,750Drive-away $68,8036 yrs $107,538Seats 7Sunroof ✓ Yes
GT
$1,591/mo
True cost
Sticker $62,350Drive-away $74,0016 yrs $114,586Seats 7Sunroof ✓ Yes
GT + Captain's Chairs OptionCaptain's Chairs Option
$1,591/mo
True cost
Sticker $62,350Drive-away $74,0016 yrs $114,586Seats 7Sunroof ✓ Yes
Signature
$1,722/mo
True cost
Sticker $69,650Drive-away $82,2506 yrs $124,005Seats 7Sunroof ✓ Yes

Features, trim by trim

Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.
Feature
GS$49,999
GS-L$57,750
GS-L + Captain's Chairs Option$57,750
GT$62,350
GT + Captain's Chairs Option$62,350
Signature$69,650
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from GT
Parking sensors
✓ from GS-L
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from GT
Heated steering wheel
✓ from GS-L
Heated rear seats
✓ from GT
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ from GS-L
Wireless phone charging
✓ from GS-L
Power driver's seat
✓ from GS-L
Memory seat
✓ from GT
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ from GS-L
Built-in navigation
✓ from GT
Premium sound system
✓ from GT
Head-up display
✓ from GT
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ from GS-L
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ from GS-L
Panoramic roof
✓ from GT
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free drivingMassaging seatsRemote startTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the GS (133 items)
  • 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV, i-Stop
  • 2.5 L I4 cylinder engine
  • Plug-in Hybrid System
  • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Paddle shifters
  • Charge model button
  • Mi-Drive (Normal/Sport/Off-road/EV modes)
  • i-Activ AWD
  • Kinematic Posture Control (KPC)
  • 1,588 (3,500 lb) towing capacity
  • Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes
  • Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD)
  • Front independent, double wishbone suspension
  • Rear independent multi-link suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar
  • Rack-and-pinion steering with rpm-sensing variable power assist
  • 19-inch alloy wheels (silver metallic) with 265/55R19 all-season tires
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Black, power-operated, heated exterior mirrors
  • Turn signal indicator on exterior mirrors
  • Body-coloured exterior door handles
  • Body-coloured rear roof spoiler
  • High-mount stop light
  • Roof rails in satin chrome
  • Black honeycomb front grille inserts
  • Front signature wing in chrome finish
  • Manually foldable exterior mirrors
  • AWD badge on liftgate
  • Chrome PHEV side badge
  • Black wheel arch and rocker trim
  • Black front and rear lower bumper
  • Black exterior B and C pillar garnish
  • LED headlights
  • Automatic headlight levelling
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear combination taillights
  • Automatic on/off headlights
  • High Beam Control system (HBC)
  • Rain-sensing, intermittent windshield wipers
  • Intermittent rear wiper
  • Rear window defroster
  • Privacy glass on rear door glass, quarter glass and rear liftgate glass
  • Noise-isolating windshield
  • Noise-isolating glass (driver’s and front passenger’s windows)
  • Green tint glass with UV shield
  • 10.25-inch full-colour display with Mazda Connect infotainment system
  • Mazda Connected Services
  • Mazda Harmonic Acoustics with 8 speakers
  • HMI Commander switch
  • AM/FM radio
  • Wired Apple CarPlay integration
  • Wired Android Auto integration
  • 2 front Type-C USB ports
  • 2 rear Type-A charging USB ports (second row)
  • Navigation-ready (requires accessory SD card)
  • Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio capability
  • Steering-wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls
  • SMS text message function
  • 3-zone automatic climate control
  • Rear air conditioning display
  • Third-row vents
  • Rear heater ducts
  • Push Button Start
  • Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto-hold function
  • Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
  • Manual tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Keyless entry (vehicle access and lock via key fob buttons)
  • Day/night rearview mirror
  • Speed-sensing power door locks
  • Power windows with front and rear one-touch up and down
  • Rear centre armrest
  • Driver’s and front passenger’s sunvisors with covered vanity mirrors
  • Illuminated entry
  • Room lamp
  • Cargo area light
  • Internal hood release
  • 12-volt power outlets (front and rear)
  • Premium cloth upholstery
  • Heated front seats (three settings)
  • 6-way manual driver’s seat
  • 4-way manual front passenger’s seat
  • 60/40-split folding second-row seatback
  • One-touch switch for power-operated third-row ingress/egress
  • Second-row bench seats
  • Reclining and sliding second-row seats
  • Silver finish inner door handles (front and rear)
  • Silver finish painted dash strip trim
  • Black dashboard mid-panel
  • Centre console panel in black
  • Silver finish side louvre bezel
  • Passenger’s side single seatback pocket
  • Custom CX-90 embroidered floor mats
  • Seating capacity: 8 passengers
  • Tachometer
  • Engine coolant temperature gauge
  • Fuel gauge
  • Meter set with 12.3-inch LCD display
  • Meters indicate: maximum driving distance, average fuel economy, current fuel economy, deceleration regeneration charge display, compass display, door ajar/liftgate ajar/hood ajar warning indication
  • Speedometer, odometer, trip meter
  • Outside temperature display
  • i-Activsense display
  • Message display
  • Front centre console with armrest and storage
  • 2 cupholders in first-row centre console
  • 2 cupholders in second-row centre console
  • 4 cupholders in third-row (2 in each quarter trim panel)
  • Rearview camera (with static guidelines)
  • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Trailer Stability Control (TSC)
  • Hills Descent Control
  • Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
  • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Smart Brake Support Front (SBS-F)
  • Pedestrian Detection (forward sensing)
  • Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
  • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
  • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
  • Emergency Lane Keeping with Road Keep Assist
  • Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
  • Front dual stage driver and front passenger
  • Dual front and rear side airbags and dual front and rear side air curtains
  • Driver’s and front passenger’s knee airbag
  • Passenger airbag deactivation system (auto switch)
  • Front and rear second-row (outboard seats only) seat belt pretensioners with force limiters
  • Child-safety rear door locks
  • LATCH second-row and third-row seat child safety lower anchors & upper tethers (3)
  • 3-point safety belts for all occupants
  • Height-adjustable front and rear seat headrests
  • Height-adjustable front seat belts
  • Front active headrests
  • Engine immobilizer theft-deterrent system

Recalls in Canada

10 Transport Canada recalls for 2024 to 2026 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid models. Most are fixed free by a dealer; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.

All 10 at Transport Canada

Quick answers
How much is a 2026 CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid in Ontario?
$57,545 to drive away for the GS, from a $49,999 sticker.
What does it cost a month?
A $883 loan payment, about $1,342 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,295 a month all in, after resale.
How much can it tow?
3,500 lb for every trim.

Colours

Jet Black MicaMachine Grey Metallic+$400Deep Crystal Blue MicaRhodium White Metallic+$400Soul Red Crystal Metallic+$500Platinum Quartz MetallicArtisan Red Metallic+$500

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Prices from Mazda's Ontario build-and-price page, read 2026-11-05. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.