2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S

$29,990 MSRP · $31,485 with destination

Standard features on the base CX-5 are more substantial than you'd expect for the price. i-ACTIV AWD comes standard — not as an option, not at extra cost. The 12.9-inch Google Built-In touchscreen runs native Google Maps and Google Assistant. Dual-zone automatic climate control means the driver and passenger each set their own temperature without fighting over a single dial. The i-ACTIVSENSE safety suite includes automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

What you're giving up at this trim: cloth seating instead of synthetic leather, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto instead of wireless, and no heated front seats. In Northeast Florida's climate, the heated seats matter less than they would in a colder market — but the wireless connectivity gap is something you'll notice on every single commute.

Best for: Buyers who want the lowest possible monthly payment on a CX-5 with standard AWD, or anyone planning a short-term lease who'll step up to the 2027 CX-5 Hybrid when it arrives.

2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Select

$31,990 MSRP · $33,485 with destination

Three additions separate the Select from the base 2.5 S: wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, synthetic leather seating, and heated front seats. The wireless connectivity upgrade is the one you feel every day. Pick up your phone, get in the car, and your music, maps, and calls connect before you've adjusted your mirrors. No cable, no waiting, no second thought.

Synthetic leather at this price point reads and wears better than cloth — easier to wipe down after a beach run or a Costco trip, and it gives the cabin a cleaner, more intentional feel. The heated seats are a nice addition even in Jacksonville's mild winters — and on the rare cold morning in December or January, you'll use them.

For $2,000 over the base trim, the Select's three upgrades represent the highest value-per-dollar jump in the entire CX-5 lineup. That's why it's where we start most conversations at Tom Bush Mazda.

Best for: The majority of Jacksonville CX-5 buyers. If you're going to live with this vehicle daily on I-95, Beach Boulevard, or the I-295 loop, the Select is where the driving experience becomes complete without overextending on features you won't use.

2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Preferred

$34,250 MSRP · $35,745 with destination

Two upgrades drive the Preferred's price: the panoramic moonroof and the power driver's seat with memory. The moonroof is the one that changes the experience. Natural light floods the cabin and shifts the feel from a well-appointed compact SUV to something more expansive. On a clear Jacksonville afternoon — and we get a lot of them — it makes a real difference in how the interior reads. You're not looking at a headliner; you're looking at sky.

The power driver's seat with memory is less dramatic but practically useful for households where two people share the vehicle. Set your position, your spouse sets theirs, and neither of you is manually adjusting the seat every time you swap. Over the course of three years of ownership, that convenience compounds.

One honest note: if you rarely drive with the moonroof open and you're the only person who drives the car, the Select may be the better financial decision. But we encourage every buyer considering the Preferred to see it in person, in daylight, before choosing the Select by default.

Best for: Buyers who spend regular time in the car and want an interior that feels open — and any household where two drivers share the vehicle with noticeably different seat preferences.

2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Premium

$36,990 MSRP · $38,485 with destination

Two upgrades define this trim and both reward regular highway use. The 12-speaker Bose system isn't just more speakers — Bose calibrates each system specifically for the vehicle's interior acoustics. At volume, the Premium's audio is meaningfully better than the standard system: more depth, better separation, a soundstage that makes a three-hour drive to Tallahassee feel shorter than it is.

The head-up display projects speed, navigation turn-by-turn instructions, and driver assist alerts directly onto the windshield. You read the information without moving your eyes from the road. Over a 45-minute commute on I-295, the number of times you'd otherwise glance down at the instrument cluster adds up. The head-up display eliminates those micro-distractions. It's the kind of feature that feels like a gimmick in a test drive and becomes essential in daily use.

Seating steps up to genuine leather at this trim — softer, more durable over time, and a tactile step above the synthetic leather on the Select and Preferred.

Best for: Buyers who commute significant highway miles and listen to music, podcasts, or calls daily. The Bose system and head-up display reward routine use — they're not features you'll use once and forget.

2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus

$38,990 MSRP · $40,485 with destination

Two exclusive additions separate the Premium Plus from the Premium: the 15.6-inch touchscreen and the 360-degree camera system. The larger screen is the most visible change — it's the largest display in the segment at this price point and the only size available on the Premium Plus. More real estate for maps, more visible split-screen functionality, a more immersive interface overall.

The 360-degree camera system is genuinely useful rather than novelty technology. It synthesizes four camera feeds into a bird's-eye view of the vehicle and its surroundings. In Jacksonville's tighter parking situations — downtown Riverside, Beaches town centers, or a busy Saturday at St. Johns Town Center — it removes the guesswork from parking in a way that rear-camera-only vehicles can't replicate.

At $38,990, the Premium Plus sits below a base BMW X1 or Audi Q3 while delivering a cabin quality and technology stack that competes in that segment. If you're cross-shopping entry-level luxury, this trim is worth putting on the same test drive list.

Best for: Buyers who want the flagship CX-5 experience, use parking cameras regularly, and want the largest available screen without crossing into a luxury brand payment.