2026 Mazda CX-70 PHEV: real cost in California
See the CX-70 PHEV on Mazda's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, PHEV SC · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$44,450the advertised price
Drive away$50,332with fees and tax
Loan payment$773/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,380/moeverything, after resale
$50,332 to drive away + $67,677 to run it for 6 years − $18,682 back at resale = $99,327, or $1,380 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$50,332
Running it, 6 yrs+$67,677
Back at resale−$18,682
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$44,450Feesfreight $1,645 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,730Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,152Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,640Fuel and charging13,500 mi a year at 26 MPG
+$16,244Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$10,571Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$10,314Maintenanceestimate
+$9,769Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,140Resale after 6 years42% of MSRP, you get this back
−$18,682True cost $99,327 ÷ 72 months$1,380 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats5
Cargo39.6 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance8.1 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine323 hp plug-in hybrid, AWD
0–60 mph6.6 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy26 MPG · 61 MPGeEPA combined
TowingUp to 3,500 lb
Tires19"265/55R19
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 years42% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 323 hp, 26 MPG, 5 seats.| PHEV SC | $44,450 | $50,332 | $99,327 | ✓ $1,380/mo | — No |
| PHEV SC Plus | $47,450 | $53,601 | $102,799 | $1,428/mo | ✓ Yes |
PHEV SC
✓ $1,380/mo
True cost
PHEV SC Plus
$1,428/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
PHEV SC$44,450
PHEV SC Plus$47,450
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 PHEV SC Plus
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from PHEV SC Plus
Cooled seats
✓ from PHEV SC Plus
Heated steering wheel
✓ from PHEV SC Plus
Heated rear seats
✓ from PHEV SC Plus
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ from PHEV SC Plus
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ from PHEV SC Plus
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraMassaging seatsRemote startWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationPremium sound systemHead-up displayTow hitch includedSunroofPanoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the PHEV SC (99 items)
- Sport
- Off-road
- EV Modes
- Android Auto / Apple Carplay Integration
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control With Stop And Go
- Blind Spot Monitoring With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- High Beam Control
- LED headlights with auto on
- off
- LED daytime running lights
- LED combination taillight
- Rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
- Intermittent rear wiper
- washer
- Black power side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
- Heated side mirrors
- Body-colored door handles
- Honeycomb mesh front grille in Gloss Black finish
- Black wheel arch molding
- Black side lower body trim
- Black side molding
- Black front and rear lower bumper trim
- Rear privacy glass
- Rear Power Liftgate with programmable height adjustment
- Black rear roof spoiler
- Aluminum roof rails in Black finish
- Black rear AWD Badge
- PHEV fender badge
- Three-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter
- Power windows with one-touch down
- up feature
- Power door locks with speed-sensing auto locking
- Front door courtesy lights
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry System
- Push Button Start
- Paddle shifters
- Tilt & telescopic steering column
- 12-volt power outlet
- Remote fuel-door and hood release
- Rear window defogger with timer
- Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors with extension
- Illuminated entry system
- Glove compartment
- Overhead console with sunglasses holder
- Front center console armrest with storage
- Front and rear door bottle holders with storage pockets
- bins
- Driver's and front passenger's seatback pockets
- Cargo area with storage boxes and under floor storage
- 5-passenger seating capacity
- 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support
- 4-way manually-adjustable front passenger seat
- 40 split fold-down and reclining 2nd-row seats
- Cargo area remote electronic 2nd-row seatback release
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Leatherette-trimmed seats
- FM audio system with automatic level control and 8 speakers
- Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming capability
- Front center console armrest with storage and USB Port (Type C), 2 front, two 2nd-row
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls
- HD Radio
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Android Auto integration
- Alexa Built-in
- Infotainment System
- 12.3" full-color center display
- Multifunction Commander control
- Infotainment system voice command
- Radio Broadcast Data System program information
- SMS text message audio delivery and reply
- Mobile 911 automatic emergency notification
- Mazda Connected Services (1-year trial; monthly fees thereafter)
- 12.3" fully digital LCD Meter Display
- Speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge
- Trip computer
- External temperature & clock 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 and rear seat belt pretensioners with force limiters
- Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control System and Trailer Stability Assist
- Rear View Monitor
- Roll Stability Control
- Hill Launch Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane-keep Assist
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Engine-immobilizer anti-theft system
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- LATCH 2nd-row 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
Recalls
4 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 CX-70 PHEV models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2025 · 104,854 vehicles
The fuel gauge in the instrument cluster may display an inaccurate fuel reading.Recall 25V568000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 14,902 vehicles
Improper inverter software may cause the malfunction indicator lights to illuminate, and a loss of drive power may occur while in electric vehicle (EV) mode.Recall 24V817000 at NHTSA ↗Power train2025 · 31,488 vehicles
The powertrain control module (PCM) and engine control modules (ECM) software may cause malfunction indicator lights to illuminate and a loss of drive power.Recall 24V815000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 80,915 vehicles
During vehicle startup, the defroster, seat belt warning, 360° view monitor functions, and the PHEV high-voltage battery cooling system may not function properly.Recall 24V814000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 CX-70 PHEV in California?
- $50,332 to drive away for the PHEV SC, from a $44,450 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $773 loan payment, about $1,423 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,380 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 3,500 lb for every trim.
Colors
Rhodium White Premium+$595Jet Black MicaSoul Red Crystal Metallic+$595Zircon Sand Metallic+$595Polymetal Gray Metallic+$595Melting Copper 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.