2026 Mazda CX-50: real cost in California
See the CX-50 on Mazda's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, 2.5 S Select · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$29,900the advertised price
Drive away$34,419with fees and tax
Loan payment$502/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,142/moeverything, after resale
$34,419 to drive away + $61,452 to run it for 6 years − $13,668 back at resale = $82,203, or $1,142 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$34,419
Running it, 6 yrs+$61,452
Back at resale−$13,668
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$29,900Feesfreight $1,595 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,680Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,839Fuel13,500 mi a year at 26 MPG
+$17,908Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,052Maintenanceestimate
+$9,562Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$7,457Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$6,694Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,780Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$13,668True cost $82,203 ÷ 72 months$1,142 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5
Cargo31.4 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance8.3–8.6 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine187–227 hp gas, AWD
0–60 mph6.9–7.9 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy25–26 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 3,500 lb
Tires17", 18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrs / unlimited milespowertrain 5 yrs / unlimited miles
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 5 seats.| 2.5 S Select | $29,900 | $34,419 | $82,203 | ✓ $1,142/mo | 2,000 | 26 MPG | — No | — No | — No |
| 2.5 S Preferred | $32,400 | $37,144 | $85,508 | $1,188/mo | 2,000 | 26 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| 2.5 S Meridian Edition | $33,150 | $37,961 | $86,519 | $1,202/mo | 2,000 | 26 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| 2.5 S Premium | $34,900 | $39,869 | $88,313 | $1,227/mo | 2,000 | 26 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| 2.5 Turbo | $37,900 | $43,138 | $92,464 | $1,284/mo | 3,500 | 25 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition | $40,400 | $45,863 | $95,365 | $1,325/mo | 3,500 | 25 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus | $42,900 | $48,588 | $98,073 | $1,362/mo | 3,500 | 25 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
2.5 S Select
✓ $1,142/mo
True cost
2.5 S Preferred
$1,188/mo
True cost
2.5 S Meridian Edition
$1,202/mo
True cost
2.5 S Premium
$1,227/mo
True cost
2.5 Turbo
$1,284/mo
True cost
2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition
$1,325/mo
True cost
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
$1,362/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
2.5 S Select$29,900
2.5 S Preferred$32,400
2.5 S Meridian Edition$33,150
2.5 S Premium$34,900
2.5 Turbo$37,900
2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition$40,400
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus$42,900
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
Parking sensors
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
Cooled seats
✓ from 2.5 S Premium
Heated steering wheel
✓ from 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition
Heated rear seats
✓ from 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
Memory seat
✓ from 2.5 S Premium
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ from 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition
Premium sound system
✓ from 2.5 S Premium
Head-up display
✓ from 2.5 Turbo
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
Panoramic roof
✓ from 2.5 S Preferred
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraMassaging seatsRemote startLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the 2.5 S Select (95 items)
- Sport and Off-road modes
- Wireless Apple Carplay / Android Auto Integration
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control With Stop And Go
- Blind Spot Monitoring And Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- LED headlights
- Auto on
- off headlights
- High Beam Control
- LED daytime running lights
- Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
- Intermittent rear wiper
- washer
- Black dual power side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
- Body-colored rear roof spoiler
- Aluminum roof rails in Satin Chrome finish
- Dual exhaust outlets with bright finish
- Rear privacy glass
- AWD badge
- Speed sensitive power door locks with 2-stage unlocking
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
- Push Button Start
- Manual day
- night rearview mirror
- Electronic parking brake
- Dual covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Tilt & telescopic steering column
- 12-volt power outlets
- LED map lights, dome light and cargo light
- Remote fuel-door release
- Rear window defogger with timer
- Power windows with one-touch down
- up feature
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
- Glove compartment
- Overhead console with sunglasses holder and LED room lamp
- Center console armrest with tray and covered storage bin
- Front passenger's seatback pockets
- Front and rear door bottle holders
- storage
- Rear seat center armrest with tray and covered storage bin
- 5-passenger seating capacity
- 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat
- 4-way manual adjustable front passenger's seat
- 40 split fold-down rear seatback with remote fold down
- Adjustable front and rear headrests
- Carpet floor mats
- Leather-wrapped gear selector
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Half leatherette-trimmed seats
- 10.25" full-color display
- 8-speaker audio system
- Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio capability
- Alexa Built-in
- Wireless Apple CarPlay integration
- Wireless Android Auto integration
- Steering-wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls
- Dual front USB (Type C) audio inputs
- Dual rear USB (Type C) charging ports
- Wireless phone charger
- Infotainment System
- Multifunction Commander control
- Infotainment system voice command
- Radio Broadcast Data System program information
- HD Radio
- SMS text message audio delivery and reply
- E911 automatic emergency notification
- Mazda Connected Services
- (1-year trial; monthly fees thereafter)
- Speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge, black background with white lettering and silver surround
- Ambient temperature & clock display
- 7" LCD Meter Display
- Dual front air bags with seat belt use, passenger-weight sensors
- Front side-impact air bags and side-impact air curtains with rollover protection
- Driver's and front passenger's knee air bag
- 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
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Lane Departure Warning System with Lane-keep Assist
- Side-impact door beams
- 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
- Rear View Monitor
- Driver Attention Alert
- Emergency Lane Keeping with Road Keep Assist
- Smart Brake Support - Forward with Head-on Collision Mitigation
- Secondary Collision Reduction
Recalls
4 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 CX-50 models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Suspension2025 · 1,007 vehicles
The front suspension fastener bolts may not be tightened properly, which can result in suspension component and/or wheel detachment.Recall 25V737000 at NHTSA ↗Air bags2025 · 2 vehicles
Incorrectly configured module software may cause the air bag to deploy improperly.Recall 25V413000 at NHTSA ↗Trailer hitches2024, 2025 · 63 vehicles
The trailer hitch assembly bolts may loosen and cause the assembly to separate from the vehicle body during towing or normal driving conditions.Recall 25V167000 at NHTSA ↗Lane departure2025 · 672 vehicles
A malfunction in the forward sensing camera (FSC) may prevent the automatic emergency braking system and the lane-keep assist system from functioning.Recall 24V649000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 CX-50 in California?
- $34,419 to drive away for the 2.5 S Select, from a $29,900 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $502 loan payment, about $1,159 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,142 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 2,000 lb to 3,500 lb, depending on the trim.
Colors
Wind Chill Pearl+$595Polymetal Gray Metallic+$595Jet Black MicaIngot Blue MetallicMachine Gray Metallic+$595CypressSoul Red Crystal Metallic+$595Zircon Sand 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.