2021 Mazda CX-5 trim levels explained
Base to top
$12,135
- 12 trims. $25,370 to $37,505.
- Base: Sport FWD. Top: Signature AWD.
All 12 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport FWD | $25,370 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Sport AWD | $26,770 | $1,225 | 2.5L | 187 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Touring FWD | $27,110 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Touring AWD | $28,510 | $1,225 | 2.5L | 187 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Carbon Edition FWD | $28,955 | $1,225 | 2.5L | 187 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Carbon Edition AWD | $30,355 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Grand Touring FWD | $30,560 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Carbon Edition Turbo FWD | $30,760 | $1,225 | 2.5L | 227 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Grand Touring AWD | $31,960 | $1,225 | 2.5L | 187 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Carbon Edition Turbo AWD | $32,160 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| Grand Touring Reserve AWD | $35,385 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| Signature AWD | $37,505 | $1,225 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Sport to Touring: +$1,740
Sport FWD $25,370 to Touring FWD $27,110.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Smart key entry, Power driver seat, Front and rear air conditioning, Privacy glass.
Touring to Carbon Edition: +$1,845
Touring FWD $27,110 to Carbon Edition FWD $28,955.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Premium audio, Garage door opener, Power front seats.
Carbon Edition to Grand Touring: +$1,605
Carbon Edition FWD $28,955 to Grand Touring FWD $30,560.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Satellite radio, Leather steering wheel, Heated mirrors, Fog lights, Adaptive headlights.
Grand Touring to Carbon Edition Turbo: +$200
Grand Touring FWD $30,560 to Carbon Edition Turbo FWD $30,760.
- Power: 187 hp to 227 hp.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 25 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
Carbon Edition Turbo to Grand Touring Reserve: +$3,225
Carbon Edition Turbo AWD $32,160 to Grand Touring Reserve AWD $35,385.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Heated rear seats, Satellite radio, Leather steering wheel, Heated mirrors, Heated windshield, plus 3 more.
Grand Touring Reserve to Signature: +$2,120
Grand Touring Reserve AWD $35,385 to Signature AWD $37,505.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Navigation, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Carbon Edition FWD, $28,955. Optional from Touring FWD, $27,110.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Touring FWD, $27,110.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Grand Touring Reserve AWD, $35,385. Optional from Grand Touring FWD, $30,560.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Signature AWD, $37,505.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Sport FWD, $25,370.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Sport FWD, $25,370.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Carbon Edition FWD, $28,955. Optional from Touring FWD, $27,110.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Signature AWD, $37,505. Optional from Sport FWD, $25,370.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Carbon Edition FWD, $28,955. Optional from Touring FWD, $27,110.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Grand Touring Reserve AWD, $35,385. Optional from Grand Touring FWD, $30,560.
- Not on any trim: a third row, remote start, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Sport | Touring | Carbon Edition | Grand Touring | Carbon Edition Turbo | Grand Touring Reserve AWD | Signature AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | O | N | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | O | O | O | O | O | O | S |
| Premium audio | N | O | S | S | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | O | N | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Sport AWD, $26,770.
- The most hp: Carbon Edition Turbo FWD, 227 hp, $30,760.
- The best mpg: Sport FWD, 28 mpg, $25,370.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Carbon Edition FWD, Carbon Edition AWD, Carbon Edition Turbo FWD, Carbon Edition Turbo AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 8 trims. Median change: +$250.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport FWD | $25,190 | $25,370 | +$180 |
| Sport AWD | $26,590 | $26,770 | +$180 |
| Touring FWD | $26,830 | $27,110 | +$280 |
| Touring AWD | $28,230 | $28,510 | +$280 |
| Grand Touring FWD | $30,310 | $30,560 | +$250 |
| Grand Touring AWD | $31,710 | $31,960 | +$250 |
| Grand Touring Reserve AWD | $35,135 | $35,385 | +$250 |
| Signature AWD | $37,155 | $37,505 | +$350 |
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What this cannot tell you
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