Trim Match

CX-50 2.5 S Select vs 2.5 S Meridian Edition

2026 Mazda CX-50 — Compact SUV

2.5 S Select $29,900
Price Difference +$3,250
2.5 S Meridian Edition $33,150

Why Upgrade? — Headline Features

  • ADDEDRoof RailsYes — Black
  • ADDEDShark Fin AntennaYes
  • ADDEDRain-sensing WipersYes
  • ADDEDPrivacy GlassYes
  • ADDEDWireless ChargingYes
  • UPGRADEDWheels17" Silver Alloy → 18" Black Alloy

Bottom Line — Salesperson Pitch

"Comparing the 2.5 S Select and the 2.5 S Meridian Edition: the 2.5 S Meridian Edition is $3,250 more than the 2.5 S Select. You get roof rails, shark fin antenna, rain-sensing wipers, wheels, tires, and side mirrors. On a 60-month loan, that's around 54 bucks per month difference — worth walking the customer through both."

What You Get (ADDED Features)

  • Roof RailsYes — Black
  • Shark Fin AntennaNo → Yes
  • Rain-sensing WipersNo → Yes
  • Privacy GlassNo → Yes
  • Wireless ChargingNo → Yes

What Changes (UPGRADED Features)

  • Wheels17" Silver Alloy → 18" Black Alloy
  • TiresP225/65 R17 all-season → P235/60 R18 all-season
  • Side MirrorsBlack, power → Body-colored, power, heated
  • Door HandlesBlack → Body-colored
  • GrilleBlack gloss honeycomb mesh → Gloss Black honeycomb mesh
  • Lower Body TrimBlack cladding → Gray cladding
  • UpholsteryBlack cloth → Black leatherette with Terracotta accents
  • Front Seats6-way manual driver → 8-way power driver, heated

Shared Features

  • Engine2.5L SKYACTIV-G DOHC 4-cyl
  • Horsepower187 hp @ 6,000 rpm
  • Torque (lb-ft)185 @ 4,000 rpm
  • Drivetraini-ACTIV AWD®
  • Transmission6-speed automatic
  • Towing Capacity2,000 lbs
  • Mi-Drive ModesSport / Off-road
  • Displacement2.5 L
  • Cylinders4
  • City MPG24
  • Highway MPG30
  • Combined MPG26
  • Fuel TypeRegular unleaded
  • Fuel Tank (gal)15.3
  • Rear SpoilerBody-colored
  • Length (in)185.8
  • Width (in)72.6
  • Height (in)63.9
  • Ground Clearance8.3"
  • Seating5-passenger
  • Front Passenger Seat4-way manual
  • Rear Seats60/40 split fold-flat
  • Steering WheelLeather-wrapped
  • Steering ColumnManual tilt/telescope
  • Cargo (rear up/folded)31.4 / 56.3 cu ft
  • Infotainment Display10.25" display
  • Instrument ClusterAnalog + 4.6" TFT
  • Audio System8-speaker
  • Wireless CarPlay / Android AutoYes
  • USB PortsFront (2 USB-C)
  • Mazda Connected ServicesYes (3yr trial)
  • Smart Brake SupportYes
  • Adaptive Cruise ControlYes
  • Blind Spot MonitoringYes
  • Lane Keep AssistYes
  • Driver Attention MonitorYes
  • Parking SensorsRear
  • Rear Seat ReminderYes
  • High Beam ControlYes
  • Cruise ControlMazda Radar Cruise Control
  • 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)110.8
  • Track — Front (in)63.0
  • Track — Rear (in)63.3
  • Curb Weight (lb)3,706 – 3,908
  • GVWR (lb)4,850
  • Width w/ Mirrors (in)80.8
  • Front Headroom (in)39.1
  • Front Legroom (in)41.7
  • Front Shoulder Room (in)55.9
  • Front Hip Room (in)53.6
  • Rear Headroom (in)38.6
  • Rear Legroom (in)39.8
  • Rear Shoulder Room (in)53.6
  • Rear Hip Room (in)51.7
  • Turning Circle (ft)36.0
  • Passenger Volume (cu ft)100.3
  • Basic Warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi
  • Powertrain Warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi
  • Corrosion Warranty5 yr / unlimited mi
  • Roadside Assistance3 yr / 36,000 mi
  • Final AssemblyUSA (Alabama)
  • Jet Black MicaYes
  • Rhodium White Premium+$595
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic+$595
  • Zircon Sand Metallic+$595
  • Polymetal Gray Metallic+$595
  • Machine Gray Metallic+$595

Full Side-by-Side Spec Sheet

Specification2.5 S Select2.5 S Meridian Edition
POWERTRAIN
Engine2.5L SKYACTIV-G DOHC 4-cyl2.5L SKYACTIV-G DOHC 4-cyl
Horsepower187 hp @ 6,000 rpm187 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque (lb-ft)185 @ 4,000 rpm185 @ 4,000 rpm
Drivetraini-ACTIV AWD®i-ACTIV AWD®
Transmission6-speed automatic6-speed automatic
Towing Capacity2,000 lbs2,000 lbs
Mi-Drive ModesSport / Off-roadSport / Off-road
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
Wheels17" Silver Alloy18" Black Alloy
TiresP225/65 R17 all-seasonP235/60 R18 all-season
Moonroof——
Power Liftgate——
Roof Rails—Yes — Black
Rear SpoilerBody-coloredBody-colored
Side MirrorsBlack, powerBody-colored, power, heated
Door HandlesBlackBody-colored
GrilleBlack gloss honeycomb meshGloss Black honeycomb mesh
Lower Body TrimBlack claddingGray cladding
Shark Fin AntennaNoYes
Rain-sensing WipersNoYes
Privacy GlassNoYes
Length (in)185.8185.8
Width (in)72.672.6
Height (in)63.963.9
Ground Clearance8.3"8.3"
INTERIOR
Seating5-passenger5-passenger
UpholsteryBlack clothBlack leatherette with Terracotta accents
Front Seats6-way manual driver8-way power driver, heated
Front Passenger Seat4-way manual4-way manual
Rear Seats60/40 split fold-flat60/40 split fold-flat
Steering WheelLeather-wrappedLeather-wrapped
Steering ColumnManual tilt/telescopeManual tilt/telescope
Sunshades (2nd Row)NoNo
3-Zone Climate ControlNoNo
Cargo (rear up/folded)31.4 / 56.3 cu ft31.4 / 56.3 cu ft
AUDIO & TECH
Infotainment Display10.25" display10.25" display
Instrument ClusterAnalog + 4.6" TFTAnalog + 4.6" TFT
Audio System8-speaker8-speaker
NavigationNoNo
Wireless CarPlay / Android AutoYesYes
Wireless ChargingNoYes
USB PortsFront (2 USB-C)Front (2 USB-C)
Alexa Built-inNoNo
Satellite RadioNoNo
Mazda Connected ServicesYes (3yr trial)Yes (3yr trial)
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSIST
Smart Brake SupportYesYes
Adaptive Cruise ControlYesYes
Blind Spot MonitoringYesYes
Lane Keep AssistYesYes
Driver Attention MonitorYesYes
Parking SensorsRearRear
360° CameraNoNo
Reverse Auto BrakingNoNo
Front Cross-Traffic BrakingNoNo
Safe Exit WarningNoNo
Rear Seat ReminderYesYes
Adaptive Headlights——
High Beam ControlYesYes
Cruise ControlMazda Radar Cruise ControlMazda Radar Cruise Control
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)110.8110.8
Track — Front (in)63.063.0
Track — Rear (in)63.363.3
Curb Weight (lb)3,706 – 3,9083,706 – 3,908
GVWR (lb)4,8504,850
Width w/ Mirrors (in)80.880.8
Front Headroom (in)39.139.1
Front Legroom (in)41.741.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)55.955.9
Front Hip Room (in)53.653.6
Rear Headroom (in)38.638.6
Rear Legroom (in)39.839.8
Rear Shoulder Room (in)53.653.6
Rear Hip Room (in)51.751.7
Turning Circle (ft)36.036.0
Passenger Volume (cu ft)100.3100.3
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 AssemblyUSA (Alabama)USA (Alabama)
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
Machine Gray Metallic+$595+$595

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