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2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Preferred

SUV · 187 hp · 25–28 mpg combined

Sticker from

$31,250Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$28,068Median across 1,780 listings

Below sticker

$3,182The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

187 hp25–28 mpg combinedAWD

Good

Standard all-wheel drive
Heated leather front seats
2,000-lb max towing
10.3-inch infotainment display

Watch for

6-speed automatic
187 hp; turbo trims 227

The 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Preferred is a gas SUV with all-wheel drive, 187 hp and a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

Its MSRP ranges from $31,250 to $32,230. Configurations return an EPA-estimated 25 or 28 mpg combined, while maximum towing is 2,000 lbs.

The cabin seats 5 and provides 30.8 cu ft of cargo space. Standard comfort features include leather upholstery, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat with power lumbar support, a 6-way power passenger seat and a power glass moonroof. Dual-zone front climate control and rear ventilation ducts are also standard.

A 10.3-inch infotainment display, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 6 speakers and hands-free calling cover connectivity and entertainment. Standard driver-assistance equipment includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert and a pre-collision safety system. The basic and roadside warranties cover 36 months or 36,000 miles, while the powertrain warranty covers 60 months or 60,000 miles.

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Market

Dealers are asking $3,182 under sticker.

That is the median across 1,780 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 19 days.

Sticker$31,250

Dealers ask$28,068

−$3,182

1,780 listings19 days median on the lot

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24 factory options, from $45 to $750.

Roof Rack, Side Rails and Cross Bars Package$750

Rhodium White Metallic$595

Machine Gray Metallic$595

Soul Red Crystal Metallic$595

Trailer Hitch w/Harness and Cover$550

Illuminated Doorsill Trim Plates$500

Mazda Navigation System SD Card (Employee and Fleet)$450

Roof Rack and Side Rails$425

Interior Lighting Kit$350

Cargo Storage Shelf$325

Retractable Cargo Cover$250

Black Lug Nuts and Black Wheel Locks$225

Front and Rear Splash Guards$200

All-Weather Floor Mats$170

Cargo Tray$150

Rear Bumper Guard$135

Carpeted Cargo Mat$125

Roadside Assistance Kit$90

Wheel Locks$75

Cargo Net$60

Cargo Blocks$50

First Aid Kit$45

Alaska Destination Charge$45

19-inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels$0

Which CX-5 is right for you?

Eight trims, $28,770 to $40,800. Tap one to open it.

$28,770−$2,4802.5 S187 hp $29,900−$1,3502.5 S Select187 hp $31,250This trim2.5 S Preferred187 hp $32,600+$1,3502.5 S Carbon Edition187 hp $35,200+$3,9502.5 S Premium Plus187 hp $37,000+$5,7502.5 Carbon Turbo227 hp $37,800+$6,5502.5 Turbo Premium227 hp $40,800+$9,5502.5 Turbo Signature227 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,000, from 2.5 Turbo Premium to 2.5 Turbo Signature.

The numbers.

Four configurations: all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

187hp2.5L four-cylinder

185–186lb-ftTorque

25–28mpgCombined · 23–26 city · 29–30 highway

AWD6-speed shiftable automatic

5Seats

30.8 cu ftCargo volume

3,679–3,752 lbsCurb weight

4,724 lbsGVWR

2,000 lbsMax towing

132 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Parchment
Black

Both leather.

6 factory paints

Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Platinum Quartz Metallic
Rhodium White Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Machine Gray Metallic

Safety and recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

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Overall5out of 5 stars

Frontal5out of 5 stars

Side—Not rated

Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2025 CX-5.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Rust

5 yr

Roadside

3 yr / 36,000 mi

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