2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV: real cost in California
See the CX-90 PHEV on Mazda's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, PHEV Preferred · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$50,695the advertised price
Drive away$57,138with fees and tax
Loan payment$889/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,531/moeverything, after resale
$57,138 to drive away + $72,197 to run it for 6 years − $19,103 back at resale = $110,232, or $1,531 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$57,138
Running it, 6 yrs+$72,197
Back at resale−$19,103
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$50,695Feesfreight $1,645 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,730Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$4,713Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,522Fuel and charging13,500 mi a year at 26 MPG
+$16,896Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$11,902Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$11,863Maintenanceestimate
+$9,769Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,245Resale after 6 years38% of MSRP, you get this back
−$19,103True cost $110,232 ÷ 72 months$1,531 a month
The car
Size and space
Seats7
Cargo40.1 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance8.0–8.1 inhigh; good for snow and trails
Engine and fuel
Engine323 hp plug-in hybrid, AWD
0–60 mph6.7 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy26 MPG · 56 MPGeEPA combined
TowingUp to 3,500 lb
Tires21"275/45R21
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 years38% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 323 hp, 26 MPG, 7 seats.| PHEV Preferred | $50,695 | $57,138 | $110,232 | ✓ $1,531/mo | — No |
| PHEV Premium Sport | $55,500 | $62,375 | $115,997 | $1,611/mo | ✓ Yes |
| PHEV Premium Plus | $58,700 | $65,863 | $119,837 | $1,664/mo | ✓ Yes |
PHEV Preferred
✓ $1,531/mo
True cost
PHEV Premium Sport
$1,611/mo
True cost
PHEV Premium Plus
$1,664/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
PHEV Preferred$50,695
PHEV Premium Sport$55,500
PHEV Premium Plus$58,700
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
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
✓ Every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ from PHEV Premium Sport
Premium sound system
✓ from PHEV Premium Sport
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ from PHEV Premium Sport
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraMassaging seatsRemote startHead-up displayTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the PHEV Preferred (109 items)
- Sport
- Off-road
- EV Modes
- Android Auto / Apple Carplay Integration (Wireless)
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control With Stop And Go
- Blind Spot Monitoring And Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- 7 Passengers
- High Beam Control
- LED headlights with auto on
- off
- LED daytime running lights
- LED combination taillight
- Automatic rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers
- Intermittent rear wiper
- washer
- Body-colored power side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
- Heated side mirrors
- Bar-type Front Grille with Black finish
- Black wheel arch molding
- Black front, side and rear lower body trim
- Black side molding
- Power sliding-glass moonroof with tilt feature
- Rear privacy glass
- Rear Power Liftgate with programmable height adjustment
- Body-colored rear roof spoiler
- Aluminum roof rails in Satin Chrome finish
- 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 Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- 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
- Rearview mirror with manual day
- night dimming
- Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors with extension
- Illuminated entry system
- Glove compartment
- Front center console armrest with storage and USB Input (Type C), 2 front, 2 2nd-row
- 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
- 7-passenger seating capacity
- 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support and 2-position memory
- 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
- 40 split fold-down and reclining 2nd-row bench seats with Easy tilt and slide 3rd-row access
- 50 split fold-down 3rd-row seats (2 seats)
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- Carpet floor mats
- Leather-trimmed seats (1st and 2nd-row outboard seating positions)
- Heated front seats (3 levels)
- Heated 2nd-row seats (3 levels)
- Ventilated front seats (3 levels)
- Heated steering wheel
- Black door panel inserts with piping
- 2nd-row retractable window shades
- FMaudio system with automatic level control and 8 speakers
- Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming capability
- USB Input (Type C), 2 front, 2 2nd-row and 2 3rd-row
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls
- HD Radio
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Android Auto integration
- Alexa Built-in
- Wireless phone charger
- 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 (static guide lines)
- Roll Stability Control
- Hill Launch Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane-keep Assist
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Engine-immobilizer anti-theft system
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- LATCH 2nd-row and 3rd-row seat child safety seat anchors & upper tether anchors
- Child safety rear door locks
- Rear seat alert
- Vehicle Exit Warning
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Driver Attention Alert
- Smart Brake Support - Forward
Recalls
11 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 CX-90 PHEV models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Electrical system2024, 2025 · 104,854 vehicles
The fuel gauge in the instrument cluster may display an inaccurate fuel reading.Recall 25V568000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2024 · 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 ↗Electrical system2024 · 38,926 vehicles
The engine may not restart after the idling stop feature (i-stop) turns off the engine due to a software issue.Recall 24V816000 at NHTSA ↗Power train2024 · 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 system2024, 2025 · 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 ↗Forward collision avoidance2024 · 9,914 vehicles
The brakes may activate suddenly due to the automatic braking system falsely detecting certain objects while driving.Recall 24V349000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 CX-90 PHEV in California?
- $57,138 to drive away for the PHEV Preferred, from a $50,695 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $889 loan payment, about $1,562 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,531 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 3,500 lb for every trim.
Colors
Rhodium White Premium+$595Deep Crystal Blue MicaJet Black MicaMachine Gray Metallic+$595Soul Red Crystal Metallic+$595Platinum Quartz MetallicPolymetal Gray Metallic+$595Artisan Red Premium+$595
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