Trim Match

CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition vs 2.5 S Premium

2026 Mazda CX-30 — Subcompact SUV

2.5 S Carbon Edition $31,430
Price Difference +$2,210
2.5 S Premium $33,640

Why Upgrade? — Headline Features

  • ADDEDPaddle ShiftersYes
  • ADDEDNavigationYes
  • ADDEDActive Driving Display (HUD)Yes
  • UPGRADEDWheels18" Black Metallic Alloy → 18" Silver Alloy
  • UPGRADEDDoor HandlesPiano Black → Body-colored
  • UPGRADEDUpholsteryLeatherette → Leather

Bottom Line — Salesperson Pitch

"Comparing the 2.5 S Carbon Edition and the 2.5 S Premium: the 2.5 S Premium is $2,210 more than the 2.5 S Carbon Edition. You get paddle shifters, navigation, active driving display (hud), wheels, door handles, and upholstery. On a 60-month loan, that's around 37 bucks per month difference — worth walking the customer through both."

What You Get (ADDED Features)

  • Paddle ShiftersNo → Yes
  • NavigationNo → Yes
  • Active Driving Display (HUD)No → Yes

What Changes (UPGRADED Features)

  • Wheels18" Black Metallic Alloy → 18" Silver Alloy
  • Door HandlesPiano Black → Body-colored
  • UpholsteryLeatherette → Leather
  • Lane Keep AssistYes → Yes (enhanced)

Shared Features

  • Engine2.5L SKYACTIV-G 4-cylinder · 186 hp
  • Horsepower186 hp
  • Torque (lb-ft)186 lb-ft
  • Drivetraini-ACTIV AWD®
  • Transmission6-speed automatic
  • Displacement2.5 L
  • Cylinders4
  • City MPG24
  • Highway MPG31
  • Combined MPG27
  • Fuel TypeRegular unleaded
  • Fuel Tank (gal)12.7
  • Tires215/55 R18 all-season
  • MoonroofPower sliding-glass
  • Power LiftgateYes (programmable height)
  • Side MirrorsHeated, power, folding, auto-dimming
  • GrilleGloss Black honeycomb
  • Shark Fin AntennaYes
  • Rain-sensing WipersYes
  • Privacy GlassYes
  • Length (in)173.0
  • Width (in)70.7
  • Height (in)62.2
  • Ground Clearance8.1
  • Seating5-passenger
  • Front Seats8-way power driver w/ memory, heated
  • Front Passenger Seat4-way manual
  • Rear Seats60/40 split fold
  • Steering WheelLeather-wrapped
  • Sunshades (2nd Row)Yes
  • 3-Zone Climate ControlYes
  • Cargo (rear up/folded)20.2 / 45.2 cu ft
  • Infotainment Display10.25" display
  • Instrument ClusterAnalog + 7" TFT
  • Audio System12-speaker Bose®
  • Wireless CarPlay / Android AutoYes
  • Wireless ChargingYes
  • USB PortsFront + Rear
  • Alexa Built-inYes
  • Mazda Connected ServicesYes (3yr trial)
  • Smart Brake SupportYes
  • Adaptive Cruise ControlYes (with Stop & Go)
  • Blind Spot MonitoringYes
  • Driver Attention MonitorYes
  • Parking SensorsFront & Rear
  • Safe Exit WarningYes
  • Rear Seat ReminderYes
  • High Beam ControlYes
  • Cruise ControlMazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
  • Traffic Sign RecognitionYes
  • Rear Cross Traffic AlertYes
  • Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
  • Rear SuspensionTorsion beam
  • SteeringElectric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
  • Front BrakesVentilated disc
  • Rear BrakesSolid disc
  • Stability ControlYes
  • Traction ControlYes
  • Hill Launch AssistYes
  • Wheelbase (in)104.4
  • Track — Front (in)61.6
  • Track — Rear (in)61.6
  • Curb Weight (lb)3,388 – 3,505
  • GVWR (lb)4,211
  • Width w/ Mirrors (in)80.0
  • Front Headroom (in)37.8
  • Front Legroom (in)41.7
  • Front Shoulder Room (in)55.6
  • Front Hip Room (in)54.6
  • Rear Headroom (in)38.3
  • Rear Legroom (in)36.3
  • Rear Shoulder Room (in)53.6
  • Rear Hip Room (in)53.2
  • Turning Circle (ft)34.8
  • Passenger Volume (cu ft)93.8
  • Basic Warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi
  • Powertrain Warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi
  • Corrosion Warranty5 yr / unlimited mi
  • Roadside Assistance3 yr / 36,000 mi
  • Final AssemblyMexico (Salamanca)
  • Jet Black MicaYes
  • Rhodium White Premium+$595
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic+$595
  • Zircon Sand Metallic+$595
  • Polymetal Gray Metallic+$595
  • Deep Crystal Blue MicaYes

Full Side-by-Side Spec Sheet

Specification2.5 S Carbon Edition2.5 S Premium
POWERTRAIN
Engine2.5L SKYACTIV-G 4-cylinder · 186 hp2.5L SKYACTIV-G 4-cylinder · 186 hp
Horsepower186 hp186 hp
Torque (lb-ft)186 lb-ft186 lb-ft
Drivetraini-ACTIV AWD®i-ACTIV AWD®
Transmission6-speed automatic6-speed automatic
Towing Capacity——
Displacement2.5 L2.5 L
Cylinders44
Engine Type——
Battery Capacity——
EV Range——
FUEL ECONOMY
City MPG2424
Highway MPG3131
Combined MPG2727
Fuel TypeRegular unleadedRegular unleaded
Fuel Tank (gal)12.712.7
EXTERIOR
Wheels18" Black Metallic Alloy18" Silver Alloy
Tires215/55 R18 all-season215/55 R18 all-season
MoonroofPower sliding-glassPower sliding-glass
Power LiftgateYes (programmable height)Yes (programmable height)
Roof Rails——
Rear Spoiler——
Side MirrorsHeated, power, folding, auto-dimmingHeated, power, folding, auto-dimming
Door HandlesPiano BlackBody-colored
GrilleGloss Black honeycombGloss Black honeycomb
Shark Fin AntennaYesYes
Rain-sensing WipersYesYes
Privacy GlassYesYes
Length (in)173.0173.0
Width (in)70.770.7
Height (in)62.262.2
Ground Clearance8.18.1
INTERIOR
Seating5-passenger5-passenger
UpholsteryLeatheretteLeather
Front Seats8-way power driver w/ memory, heated8-way power driver w/ memory, heated
Front Passenger Seat4-way manual4-way manual
Rear Seats60/40 split fold60/40 split fold
Steering WheelLeather-wrappedLeather-wrapped
Sunshades (2nd Row)YesYes
3-Zone Climate ControlYesYes
Cargo (rear up/folded)20.2 / 45.2 cu ft20.2 / 45.2 cu ft
Heated Steering WheelNoNo
Ventilated Front SeatsNoNo
Heated Rear SeatsNoNo
Paddle ShiftersNoYes
AUDIO & TECH
Infotainment Display10.25" display10.25" display
Instrument ClusterAnalog + 7" TFTAnalog + 7" TFT
Audio System12-speaker Bose®12-speaker Bose®
NavigationNoYes
Wireless CarPlay / Android AutoYesYes
Wireless ChargingYesYes
USB PortsFront + RearFront + Rear
Alexa Built-inYesYes
Mazda Connected ServicesYes (3yr trial)Yes (3yr trial)
Active Driving Display (HUD)NoYes
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSIST
Smart Brake SupportYesYes
Adaptive Cruise ControlYes (with Stop & Go)Yes (with Stop & Go)
Blind Spot MonitoringYesYes
Lane Keep AssistYesYes (enhanced)
Driver Attention MonitorYesYes
Parking SensorsFront & RearFront & Rear
360° CameraNoNo
Reverse Auto BrakingNoNo
Safe Exit WarningYesYes
Rear Seat ReminderYesYes
High Beam ControlYesYes
Cruise ControlMazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & GoMazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
Traffic Sign RecognitionYesYes
Rear Cross Traffic AlertYesYes
SUSPENSION, STEERING & BRAKES
Front SuspensionMacPherson strutMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion beamTorsion beam
SteeringElectric power-assisted rack-and-pinionElectric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Front BrakesVentilated discVentilated disc
Rear BrakesSolid discSolid disc
Stability ControlYesYes
Traction ControlYesYes
Hill Launch AssistYesYes
DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES
Wheelbase (in)104.4104.4
Track — Front (in)61.661.6
Track — Rear (in)61.661.6
Curb Weight (lb)3,388 – 3,5053,388 – 3,505
GVWR (lb)4,2114,211
Width w/ Mirrors (in)80.080.0
Front Headroom (in)37.837.8
Front Legroom (in)41.741.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)55.655.6
Front Hip Room (in)54.654.6
Rear Headroom (in)38.338.3
Rear Legroom (in)36.336.3
Rear Shoulder Room (in)53.653.6
Rear Hip Room (in)53.253.2
Turning Circle (ft)34.834.8
Passenger Volume (cu ft)93.893.8
WARRANTY
Basic Warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain Warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi5 yr / 60,000 mi
Corrosion Warranty5 yr / unlimited mi5 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside Assistance3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 mi
Final AssemblyMexico (Salamanca)Mexico (Salamanca)
EXTERIOR COLORS
Jet Black MicaYesYes
Rhodium White Premium+$595+$595
Soul Red Crystal Metallic+$595+$595
Zircon Sand Metallic+$595+$595
Polymetal Gray Metallic+$595+$595
Deep Crystal Blue MicaYesYes

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