Mazda CX-5 trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 6, 2026

The 2027 Mazda CX-5 comes in five trims: 2.5 S ($29,990), 2.5 S Select ($32,140), 2.5 S Preferred ($34,550), 2.5 S Premium ($37,450) and 2.5 S Premium Plus ($39,440), before a $1,595 destination charge. All share a 187-hp 2.5L, six-speed automatic and standard AWD, so the trims differ in equipment only.

Current CX-5 trim levels: CX-5 third generation (2027 model year)

Every 2027 CX-5 uses the same 2.5L engine and AWD. Google built-in with Gemini is standard, and the Premium Plus swaps the 12.9-inch screen for 15.6 inches. Mazda says more powertrains will be announced in 2027. Prices rose on all but the base 2.5 S versus 2026.[1][2]

Mazda CX-5 CX-5 third generation (2027 model year) trims in ladder order with 2027 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2027, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
2.5 S	$29,990excl. $1,595 destination (2027 MY)	Skyactiv-G 2.5L four-cylinder (187 hp, 186 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic, i-Activ AWD	17-inch wheels, 12.9-inch touchscreen with Google built-in Dual-zone automatic climate, wired CarPlay/Android Auto Radar cruise, Emergency Lane Keeping, front and rear parking sensors [1]
2.5 S Select	$32,140excl. $1,595 destination (2027 MY)	Skyactiv-G 2.5L four-cylinder (187 hp, 186 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic, i-Activ AWD	Leatherette with microsuede inserts, privacy glass Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto and phone charging Rear air vents, heated auto-folding mirrors [1]
2.5 S Preferred	$34,550excl. $1,595 destination (2027 MY)	Skyactiv-G 2.5L four-cylinder (187 hp, 186 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic, i-Activ AWD	19-inch wheels, roof rails, power liftgate Heated front seats and steering wheel, 10-way power driver seat with memory Full-color head-up Active Driving Display [1]
2.5 S Premium	$37,450excl. $1,595 destination (2027 MY)	Skyactiv-G 2.5L four-cylinder (187 hp, 186 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic, i-Activ AWD	Black exterior accents and black 19-inch wheels, panoramic sunroof Leather, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats Bose 12-speaker audio with SiriusXM [1]
2.5 S Premium Plus	$39,440excl. $1,595 destination (2027 MY)	Skyactiv-G 2.5L four-cylinder (187 hp, 186 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic, i-Activ AWD	15.6-inch touchscreen, paddle shifters, hands-free liftgate 360 View Monitor, Driver Monitoring, Front Cross Traffic Alert and Braking Cruising and Traffic Support with Lane Change Assist [1]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Mazda pricing source.

Previous CX-5 trim levels: CX-5 second generation (2025 model year)

The final second-generation CX-5 offered both the 2.5L and the 2.5 Turbo, with AWD standard. Prices are as listed in Mazda's 2025 release, which also notes a $280 mid-year increase on most trims (Sep 2025) and a later $500 rise for the Preferred.[3]

Mazda CX-5 CX-5 second generation (2025 model year) trims in ladder order with 2025 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2025, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
2.5 S	$29,050excl. destination (2025 MY, as listed in release)	Skyactiv-G 2.5L (187 hp, 186 lb-ft) with cylinder deactivation, 6-speed automatic, AWD	Entry trim returned for 2025 [3]
2.5 S Select	$30,380excl. destination (2025 MY)	Skyactiv-G 2.5L (187 hp), AWD	[3]
2.5 S Preferred	$32,230excl. destination (2025 MY; price after Nov 25, 2025 increase)	Skyactiv-G 2.5L (187 hp), AWD	[3]
2.5 S Carbon Edition	$32,630excl. destination (2025 MY)	Skyactiv-G 2.5L (187 hp), AWD	[3]
2.5 S Premium Plus	$35,680excl. destination (2025 MY)	Skyactiv-G 2.5L (187 hp), AWD	[3]
2.5 Carbon Turbo	$37,200excl. destination (2025 MY)	Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo (256 hp/320 lb-ft on 93 octane; 227 hp/310 lb-ft on 87), AWD	Zircon Sand or Rhodium White with black accents and 19-inch black wheels Terracotta leather with suede-like inserts [3]
2.5 Turbo Premium	$38,280excl. destination (2025 MY)	Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo (256 hp on 93 octane), AWD	[3]
2.5 Turbo Signature	$41,080excl. destination (2025 MY)	Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo (256 hp on 93 octane), AWD	Top 2025 trim [3]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Mazda pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the 2027 Mazda CX-5 trim levels?

2.5 S, 2.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium and 2.5 S Premium Plus.

Which CX-5 trim is the best value?

The Preferred ($34,550) adds 19-inch wheels, a power liftgate, heated seats and steering wheel, and the head-up display for $2,410 over the Select.

Is there a CX-5 Turbo trim for 2027?

No. Every 2027 trim uses the 187-hp 2.5L. Turbo trims ended with the 2025 second-generation model.

Is AWD standard on every CX-5 trim?

Yes, i-Activ AWD is standard on all 2027 trims.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Mazda for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2027 Mazda CX-5: Pricing and Packaging (Oct 26, 2026) — Mazda USA Newsroom (news.mazdausa.com)
Mazda Announces Pricing and Packaging for All-New 2026 Mazda CX-5 (Jan 13, 2026) — Mazda USA Newsroom (news.mazdausa.com)
2025 Mazda CX-5 Pricing and Packaging (Jul 16, 2024) — Mazda USA Newsroom (news.mazdausa.com)

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