Trim Match

CX-5 2.5 S Premium vs 2.5 S Premium Plus

2026 Mazda CX-5 — Compact SUV

2.5 S Premium $36,900
Price Difference +$2,090
2.5 S Premium Plus $38,990

Why Upgrade? — Headline Features

  • ADDED360° CameraYes
  • UPGRADEDPower LiftgateYes (programmable height) → Hands-free
  • UPGRADEDInfotainment Display12.9" center display → 15.6" center display

Bottom Line — Salesperson Pitch

"Comparing the 2.5 S Premium and the 2.5 S Premium Plus: the 2.5 S Premium Plus is $2,090 more than the 2.5 S Premium. You get 360° camera, power liftgate, and infotainment display. On a 60-month loan, that's around 35 bucks per month difference — worth walking the customer through both."

What You Get (ADDED Features)

  • 360° CameraNo → Yes

What Changes (UPGRADED Features)

  • Power LiftgateYes (programmable height) → Hands-free
  • Infotainment Display12.9" center display → 15.6" center display

Shared Features

  • EngineSKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder
  • Horsepower187 hp
  • Torque (lb-ft)186 lb-ft
  • Drivetraini-ACTIV AWD®
  • Transmission6-speed automatic
  • Towing Capacity2,000 lbs
  • Displacement2.5 L
  • Cylinders4
  • City MPG24
  • Highway MPG30
  • Combined MPG26
  • Fuel TypeRegular unleaded
  • Fuel Tank (gal)15.3
  • Wheels19" Machine Cut Alloy
  • TiresP225/55 R19 all-season
  • MoonroofPower panoramic
  • Roof RailsYes — Black aluminum
  • Side MirrorsHeated, power, folding, auto-dimming
  • GrilleGloss Black honeycomb
  • Rain-sensing WipersYes
  • Privacy GlassYes
  • Length (in)180.0
  • Width (in)72.6
  • Height (in)66.1
  • Ground Clearance7.6
  • Seating5-passenger
  • UpholsteryLeather
  • Front Seats10-way power driver w/ memory, heated + ventilated
  • Front Passenger Seat6-way power, heated
  • Steering WheelHeated leather-wrapped
  • Cargo (rear up/folded)30.0 / 60.0 cu ft
  • Heated Steering WheelYes
  • Ventilated Front SeatsYes
  • Heated Rear SeatsYes
  • Paddle ShiftersYes
  • Instrument Cluster12.3" Digital
  • Audio System8-speaker
  • NavigationYes
  • Wireless CarPlay / Android AutoYes
  • Wireless ChargingYes
  • USB PortsFront + Rear
  • Alexa Built-inYes
  • Mazda Connected ServicesYes (3yr trial)
  • Active Driving Display (HUD)Yes
  • Smart Brake SupportYes
  • Adaptive Cruise ControlYes (with Stop & Go)
  • Blind Spot MonitoringYes
  • Lane Keep AssistYes (enhanced)
  • Driver Attention MonitorYes
  • Parking SensorsFront & Rear
  • High Beam ControlYes
  • Cruise ControlMazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
  • Traffic Sign RecognitionYes
  • Rear Cross Traffic AlertYes
  • Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
  • Rear SuspensionMulti-link
  • SteeringElectric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
  • Front BrakesVentilated disc
  • Rear BrakesSolid disc
  • Stability ControlYes
  • Traction ControlYes
  • Hill Launch AssistYes
  • Wheelbase (in)106.2
  • Track — Front (in)62.8
  • Track — Rear (in)62.8
  • Curb Weight (lb)3,717 – 3,858
  • GVWR (lb)4,729
  • Width w/ Mirrors (in)83.3
  • Front Headroom (in)39.3
  • Front Legroom (in)41.0
  • Front Shoulder Room (in)57.1
  • Front Hip Room (in)55.2
  • Rear Headroom (in)39.0
  • Rear Legroom (in)39.6
  • Rear Shoulder Room (in)54.8
  • Rear Hip Room (in)54.6
  • Turning Circle (ft)36.0
  • Passenger Volume (cu ft)103.6
  • Basic Warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi
  • Powertrain Warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi
  • Corrosion Warranty5 yr / unlimited mi
  • Roadside Assistance3 yr / 36,000 mi
  • Final AssemblyJapan (Hofu)
  • Jet Black MicaYes
  • Rhodium White Premium+$595
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic+$595
  • Navy Blue MicaYes
  • Machine Gray Metallic+$595
  • Polymetal Gray Metallic+$595
  • Aero Gray Metallic+$595

Full Side-by-Side Spec Sheet

Specification2.5 S Premium2.5 S Premium Plus
POWERTRAIN
EngineSKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 4-cylinderSKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder
Horsepower187 hp187 hp
Torque (lb-ft)186 lb-ft186 lb-ft
Drivetraini-ACTIV AWD®i-ACTIV AWD®
Transmission6-speed automatic6-speed automatic
Towing Capacity2,000 lbs2,000 lbs
Displacement2.5 L2.5 L
Cylinders44
Engine Type——
Battery Capacity——
EV Range——
FUEL ECONOMY
City MPG2424
Highway MPG3030
Combined MPG2626
Fuel TypeRegular unleadedRegular unleaded
Fuel Tank (gal)15.315.3
EXTERIOR
Wheels19" Machine Cut Alloy19" Machine Cut Alloy
TiresP225/55 R19 all-seasonP225/55 R19 all-season
MoonroofPower panoramicPower panoramic
Power LiftgateYes (programmable height)Hands-free
Roof RailsYes — Black aluminumYes — Black aluminum
Side MirrorsHeated, power, folding, auto-dimmingHeated, power, folding, auto-dimming
GrilleGloss Black honeycombGloss Black honeycomb
Rain-sensing WipersYesYes
Privacy GlassYesYes
Length (in)180.0180.0
Width (in)72.672.6
Height (in)66.166.1
Ground Clearance7.67.6
INTERIOR
Seating5-passenger5-passenger
UpholsteryLeatherLeather
Front Seats10-way power driver w/ memory, heated + ventilated10-way power driver w/ memory, heated + ventilated
Front Passenger Seat6-way power, heated6-way power, heated
Steering WheelHeated leather-wrappedHeated leather-wrapped
Cargo (rear up/folded)30.0 / 60.0 cu ft30.0 / 60.0 cu ft
Heated Steering WheelYesYes
Ventilated Front SeatsYesYes
Heated Rear SeatsYesYes
Paddle ShiftersYesYes
AUDIO & TECH
Infotainment Display12.9" center display15.6" center display
Instrument Cluster12.3" Digital12.3" Digital
Audio System8-speaker8-speaker
NavigationYesYes
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)YesYes
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSIST
Smart Brake SupportYesYes
Adaptive Cruise ControlYes (with Stop & Go)Yes (with Stop & Go)
Blind Spot MonitoringYesYes
Lane Keep AssistYes (enhanced)Yes (enhanced)
Driver Attention MonitorYesYes
Parking SensorsFront & RearFront & Rear
360° CameraNoYes
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 SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
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)106.2106.2
Track — Front (in)62.862.8
Track — Rear (in)62.862.8
Curb Weight (lb)3,717 – 3,8583,717 – 3,858
GVWR (lb)4,7294,729
Width w/ Mirrors (in)83.383.3
Front Headroom (in)39.339.3
Front Legroom (in)41.041.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)57.157.1
Front Hip Room (in)55.255.2
Rear Headroom (in)39.039.0
Rear Legroom (in)39.639.6
Rear Shoulder Room (in)54.854.8
Rear Hip Room (in)54.654.6
Turning Circle (ft)36.036.0
Passenger Volume (cu ft)103.6103.6
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 AssemblyJapan (Hofu)Japan (Hofu)
EXTERIOR COLORS
Jet Black MicaYesYes
Rhodium White Premium+$595+$595
Soul Red Crystal Metallic+$595+$595
Navy Blue MicaYesYes
Machine Gray Metallic+$595+$595
Polymetal Gray Metallic+$595+$595
Aero Gray Metallic+$595+$595

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