2027 Mazda CX-5: real cost in California
See the CX-5 on Mazda's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, 2.5 S · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$29,990the advertised price
Drive away$34,517with fees and tax
Loan payment$503/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,128/moeverything, after resale
$34,517 to drive away + $62,113 to run it for 6 years − $15,389 back at resale = $81,241, or $1,128 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$34,517
Running it, 6 yrs+$62,113
Back at resale−$15,389
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$29,990Feesfreight $1,595 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,680Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,847Fuel13,500 mi a year at 26 MPG
+$17,908Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,493Maintenanceestimate
+$9,693Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$7,476Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$6,716Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,827Resale after 6 years51% of MSRP, you get this back
−$15,389True cost $81,241 ÷ 72 months$1,128 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5
Cargo33.7 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance8.0–8.2 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine187 hp gas, AWD
0–60 mph8.0 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy26 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 1,500 lb
Tires19"225/55R19
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
European crash test5 of 5 stars ↗Euro NCAP 2025, European version
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · some trims or an option
Warranty3 yrs / unlimited milespowertrain 5 yrs / unlimited miles
Resale at 6 years51% of MSRPthis model's own record
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 187 hp, 26 MPG, 5 seats.| 2.5 S | $29,990 | $34,517 | $81,241 | ✓ $1,128/mo | — No | — No | — No |
| 2.5 S Select | $32,140 | $36,860 | $83,728 | $1,163/mo | — No | — No | — No |
| 2.5 S Preferred | $34,550 | $39,487 | $86,550 | $1,202/mo | — No | ✓ Yes | — No |
| 2.5 S Premium | $37,450 | $42,648 | $89,646 | $1,245/mo | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| 2.5 S Premium Plus | $39,440 | $44,817 | $91,770 | $1,275/mo | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
2.5 S
✓ $1,128/mo
True cost
2.5 S Select
$1,163/mo
True cost
2.5 S Preferred
$1,202/mo
True cost
2.5 S Premium
$1,245/mo
True cost
2.5 S Premium Plus
$1,275/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
2.5 S$29,990
2.5 S Select$32,140
2.5 S Preferred$34,550
2.5 S Premium$37,450
2.5 S Premium Plus$39,440
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
✓ from 2.5 S Select
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
Cooled seats
✓ from 2.5 S Premium
Heated steering wheel
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
Heated rear seats
✓ from 2.5 S Premium
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
Wireless phone charging
✓ from 2.5 S Select
Power driver's seat
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
Memory seat
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ from 2.5 S Select
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ from 2.5 S Premium
Head-up display
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ from 2.5 S Premium
Panoramic roof
✓ from 2.5 S Premium
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraMassaging seatsRemote startTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the 2.5 S (85 items)
- Sport and Off-road modes
- Android Auto / Apple Carplay Integration (Wired)
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control With Stop And Go
- Blind Spot Monitoring And Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Google Built-In (Via Mcs 1-Year Trial; Monthly Fees Thereafter)
- LED headlights with auto-leveling
- Auto on
- off headlights
- High Beam Control
- LED daytime running lights
- Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
- Intermittent rear wiper
- washer
- Black side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
- Matte Black Lower Bumpers, Rocker Moldings, & Wheel Arches
- Body-colored rear roof spoiler
- AWD badge
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
- Power windows with one-touch down
- up feature
- Power door locks with speed-sensing auto locking
- Front and rear door courtesy lights
- Remote Keyless Entry System
- Push Button Start
- Tilt & telescopic steering column
- 12-volt power outlets
- Rear window defogger with timer
- Glove compartment
- Overhead console with sunglasses holder
- Front center console armrest with storage and USB Port (Type C), 2 front
- Driver's and front passenger's seatback pockets
- Front and rear door bottle holders
- storage
- Rear seat center armrest with integrated cup holders
- 5-passenger seating capacity
- 8-way manual driver's seat
- 6-way manual front passenger's seat with seat height adjuster
- 40 split one-touch fold-down and reclining rear seatback
- Adjustable front and rear headrests
- Carpet floor mats
- Leather-wrapped gear selector
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Cloth-trimmed seats
- 12.9-inch touchscreen center display
- 8-speaker audio system with automatic level control
- Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio capability
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Android Auto compatibility
- Steering- wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls
- Dual front USB (Type C) ports
- Infotainment System
- HD Radio
- SMS text message audio delivery and reply
- E911 automatic emergency notification
- Mazda Connected Services (1-year trial; monthly fees thereafter)
- Ambient temperature & clock display
- 10.25" LCD meter display
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Dual front air bags with seat belt use, passenger-weight sensors
- Front side-impact air bags and side-impact air curtains with rollover protection
- 3-point seat belts for all seating positions
- Front & Rear safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters (Exclude Rear Center Seat)
- Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution & Brake Assist
- Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control System
- Hill Launch Assist
- Rear View monitor with Trailer Hitch View
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Speed Limit Assist
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Lane-keep Assist
- Emergency Lane Keeping with Blind Spot Assist, Road Keep Assist, Head-on Traffic Avoidance Assist
- Engine-immobilizer anti-theft system
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- LATCH rear seat, child-safety-seat anchors & upper tether anchors
- Child safety rear door locks
- Rear seat alert
- Vehicle Exit Warning
- Driver Attention Alert
- Smart Brake Support - Forward
- Smart Brake Support - Reverse with Pedestrian Detection
- Smart Brake Support - Rear Cross Traffic
- Turning Across Path Alert and Brake
- Secondary Collision Reduction System
Recalls
We couldn't match the CX-5 in NHTSA's recall records yet, so we can't say whether it has any. Check by VIN at NHTSA ↗
Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 CX-5 in California?
- $34,517 to drive away for the 2.5 S, from a $29,990 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $503 loan payment, about $1,169 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,128 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 1,500 lb for every trim.
Colors
Rhodium White Premium+$595Jet Black MicaNavy Blue MicaMachine Gray Metallic+$595Polymetal Gray Metallic+$595Aero Gray Metallic+$595Soul Red Crystal Metallic+$595
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US prices in US dollars from Mazda's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.