2026 Mazda MX-5: real cost in Ontario
See the MX-5 on Mazda's site ↗Prices read 2026-11-05
Cheapest trim, GS · Toronto · age 35–59 · 6 years · 18,000 km a yearChange
Sticker$35,700the advertised price
Drive away$43,768with fees and HST
Loan payment$652/mo72-month loan at 6.5%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,085/moeverything, after resale
$43,768 to drive away + $55,540 to run it for 6 years − $21,188 back at resale = $78,121, or $1,085 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$43,768
Running it, 6 yrs+$55,540
Back at resale−$21,188
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$35,700Feesfreight $2,095 · dealer $795 · levies $143
+$3,033HST, 13%Ontario
+$5,035Fuel18,000 km a year at 8.1 L/100 km
+$16,184Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, Toronto
+$12,802Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,180Maintenanceestimate
+$9,130Loan interest6.5% over 72 months
+$8,154Registration and plates6 years in Ontario
+$91Resale after 6 years59% of MSRP, you get this back
−$21,188True cost $78,121 ÷ 72 months$1,085 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyConvertible3.91 m long
Seats2
Cargo130 Lbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine181 hp premium gas, RWD
0–100 km/h6.4–6.5 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel use8.0–8.1 L/100 kmNatural Resources Canada
TowingNot published
Tires17"205/45R17
Safety and cover
US crash testNot rated yet
Warranty3 yrs / unlimited kmpowertrain 5 yrs / unlimited km
Brand offersLease from 3.49% for 36 moMazda's advertised rates, read 2026-11-04; they change monthly
Resale at 6 years59% of MSRPthis model's own record · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: RWD, 181 hp, 2 seats.| GS | $35,700 | $43,768 | $78,121 | ✓ $1,085/mo | 8.1 L/100 km | — No |
| GS-P RWD MT | $39,700 | $48,288 | $82,609 | $1,147/mo | 8.1 L/100 km | ✓ Yes |
| GS-P RWD AT | $39,700 | $48,288 | $82,409 | $1,145/mo | 8 L/100 km | ✓ Yes |
| GT RWD MT | $42,800 | $51,791 | $86,127 | $1,196/mo | 8.1 L/100 km | ✓ Yes |
| GT RWD AT | $42,800 | $51,791 | $85,927 | $1,193/mo | 8 L/100 km | ✓ Yes |
| GS-P RWD MT + Sport Package Sport Package | $44,100 | $53,260 | $87,568 | $1,216/mo | 8.1 L/100 km | ✓ Yes |
GS
✓ $1,085/mo
True cost
GS-P RWD MT
$1,147/mo
True cost
GS-P RWD AT
$1,145/mo
True cost
GT RWD MT
$1,196/mo
True cost
GT RWD AT
$1,193/mo
True cost
GS-P RWD MT + Sport PackageSport Package
$1,216/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
GS$35,700
GS-P RWD MT$39,700
GS-P RWD AT$39,700
GT RWD MT$42,800
GT RWD AT$42,800
GS-P RWD MT + Sport Package$44,100
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from GS-P RWD MT
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ from GS-P RWD MT
Built-in navigation
✓ GT RWD MT to GT RWD AT
Premium sound system
✓ from GS-P RWD MT
Capability and looks
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free driving360° cameraParking sensorsCooled seatsHeated steering wheelHeated rear seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsRemote startPower liftgateWireless phone chargingPower driver's seatMemory seatHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)AWD or 4WDTow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the GS (89 items)
- Skyactiv-G 2.0 L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder
- Skyactiv-MT 6-speed manual transmission
- Front mid-engine/rear-wheel drive
- Kinematic Posture Control (KPC)
- Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD)
- Front independent double-wishbone suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar
- Rear independent multi-link suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar
- Rack-and-pinion steering with rpm-sensing variable power assist
- 17-inch alloy wheels (black metallic) with 205/45R17 tires
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Tire repair kit
- Rearview camera (wide angle)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
- Smart City Brake Support Front (SCBS-F)
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Distance and Speed Alert (DSA)
- Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
- Secondary Collision Reduction
- Dual front and side airbags
- Side-impact door beams
- Engine immobilizer theft-deterrent system
- Driver’s and passenger’s seat belt pretensioners with force limiters
- Private eCall
- Stolen Vehicle Assistance
- Black cloth soft-folding convertible top with glass rear window
- Piano black, power-operated exterior mirrors
- Manually foldable exterior mirrors
- Body-coloured door handles
- Full LED rear combination lights
- Full LED headlights with signature lighting
- Automatic on/off headlights
- Automatic headlight levelling
- High Beam Control System (HBC)
- Side turn indicator light on front fenders
- Rain-sensing, intermittent windshield wipers
- Rear window defroster
- Green glass windshield with UV shield
- 8.8-inch-wide colour display with Mazda Connect
- Touchscreen centre display for Apple Car Play/Android Auto
- Mazda Connected Services
- AM/FM/HD radio with 6 speakers (including in driver’s headrest)
- Automatic Level Control for volume
- 2 Type-C USB ports
- Navigation-ready (requires accessory SD card)
- HMI Commander switch
- Bluetooth with Audio Profile
- Steering-wheel-mounted Bluetooth and audio controls
- Wired Apple CarPlay integration
- Wired Android Auto integration
- SMS text message functionality
- Air conditioning with manual climate controls
- Heater/defroster with multiple-speed fan and front side window defroster
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Speed-sensing power door locks
- Power windows with driver’s and passenger’s one-touch down
- Push Button Start
- Advanced keyless entry (vehicle access and lock via key fob proximity)
- Day/night rearview mirror
- Courtesy light on windshield header
- Driver’s and passenger’s sunvisors with vanity mirrors
- Mesh aero board windblocker
- Internal trunk and hood releases
- Cargo area light
- Dual cupholders (removable)
- 12-volt power outlet
- Black cloth upholstery with black stitching
- 6-way manual driver’s seat
- 4-way manual passenger’s seat
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Leather-wrapped parking brake handle
- Black interior door trim
- Bright finish inner door handle
- Custom-fitted floor mats with MX-5 embroidery
- Trip computer
- Gauge illumination dimming control
- 4.6-inch multi-information colour display in gauge cluster
- Exterior temperature gauge
- Warning lights for low fuel level, low windshield washer fluid, door ajar, check engine, oil pressure, parking brake, high beams and safety belts
- Centre console with armrest and storage
- Lockable rear centre storage compartment (between seats)
- Driver’s and passenger’s back panel covered storage
- Coin holder
Recalls in Canada
✓ No Transport Canada safety recalls for 2024 to 2026 MX-5 models.
Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 MX-5 in Ontario?
- $43,768 to drive away for the GS, from a $35,700 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $652 loan payment, about $1,182 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,085 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
Colours
Soul Red Crystal Metallic+$500Snowflake White Pearl+$300Jet Black MicaMachine Grey Metallic+$400Deep Crystal Blue MicaAero Grey Metallic+$300
Similar cars
Prices from Mazda's Ontario build-and-price page, read 2026-11-05. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.