2023 Mazda CX-5 trim levels explained
Base to top
$12,950
- 8 trims. $26,700 to $39,650.
- Base: 2.5 S AWD. Top: 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD.
All 8 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S AWD | $26,700 | $1,375 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Select AWD | $28,500 | $1,375 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Preferred AWD | $30,190 | $1,375 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | $31,100 | $1,375 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Premium AWD | $33,000 | $1,375 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 S Premium Plus AWD | $35,500 | $1,375 | 2.5L 4cyl | 187 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | $36,850 | $1,375 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
| 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD | $39,650 | $1,375 | 2.5L 4cyl | 227 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
2.5 S to 2.5 S Select: +$1,800
2.5 S AWD $26,700 to 2.5 S Select AWD $28,500.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Smart key entry, Power driver seat, Front and rear air conditioning, Privacy glass.
2.5 S Select to 2.5 S Preferred: +$1,690
2.5 S Select AWD $28,500 to 2.5 S Preferred AWD $30,190.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Garage door opener, Power front seats.
2.5 S Preferred to 2.5 S Carbon Edition: +$910
2.5 S Preferred AWD $30,190 to 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD $31,100.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Premium audio.
2.5 S Carbon Edition to 2.5 S Premium: +$1,900
2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD $31,100 to 2.5 S Premium AWD $33,000.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Satellite radio, Leather steering wheel, Heated mirrors, Adaptive headlights.
2.5 S Premium to 2.5 S Premium Plus: +$2,500
2.5 S Premium AWD $33,000 to 2.5 S Premium Plus AWD $35,500.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Heated rear seats, Heated windshield, Power-folding mirrors.
2.5 S Premium Plus to 2.5 Turbo: +$1,350
2.5 S Premium Plus AWD $35,500 to 2.5 Turbo AWD $36,850.
- Power: 187 hp to 227 hp.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 24 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
2.5 Turbo to 2.5 Turbo Signature: +$2,800
2.5 Turbo AWD $36,850 to 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD $39,650.
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: 2.5 S Preferred AWD, $30,190.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 2.5 S Select AWD, $28,500.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 2.5 S Premium Plus AWD, $35,500.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD, $39,650.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 2.5 S AWD, $26,700.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 2.5 S AWD, $26,700.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 2.5 S Preferred AWD, $30,190.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD, $39,650. Optional from 2.5 S AWD, $26,700.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, $31,100.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: 2.5 S Premium Plus AWD, $35,500.
- Not on any trim: a third row, remote start, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 2.5 S AWD | 2.5 S Select AWD | 2.5 S Preferred AWD | 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | 2.5 S Premium AWD | 2.5 S Premium Plus AWD | 2.5 Turbo AWD | 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | O | O | O | O | O | O | O | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | S | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- The most hp: 2.5 Turbo AWD, 227 hp, $36,850.
- The best mpg: 2.5 S AWD, 26 mpg, $26,700.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: 2.5 S Select Package AWD, 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD, 2.5 S Premium Package AWD, 2.5 S Premium Plus Package AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 8 trims. Median change: +$595.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 S AWD | $26,250 | $26,700 | +$450 |
| 2.5 S Select AWD | $27,900 | $28,500 | +$600 |
| 2.5 S Preferred AWD | $29,600 | $30,190 | +$590 |
| 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | $31,070 | $31,100 | +$30 |
| 2.5 S Premium AWD | $32,310 | $33,000 | +$690 |
| 2.5 S Premium Plus AWD | $33,950 | $35,500 | +$1,550 |
| 2.5 Turbo AWD | $36,750 | $36,850 | +$100 |
| 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD | $39,000 | $39,650 | +$650 |
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