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2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S

SUV · 187 hp · 25 mpg combined

Sticker from
$28,770Factory MSRP, base configuration
Dealers ask
$28,225Median across 43 listings
Below sticker
$545The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

187 hp25 mpg combinedAWD

Good

  • All-wheel drive
  • 2,000-lb max towing
  • 10.3-inch infotainment display
  • Adaptive cruise control

Watch for

  • Manual front-seat adjustments
  • Four-speaker audio system

The 2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S is a gas SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and 187 horsepower.

Its MSRP is $28,770. It returns an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined and has a 2,000-lb maximum towing capacity.

The cabin has seating for 5 and provides 30.8 cu ft of cargo space. Cloth bucket front seats use 6-way manual driver and 4-way manual passenger adjustments, while the rear seatback is split-folding and the rear seats recline. A 10.3-inch infotainment display, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, 4 speakers, USB connectivity, keyless ignition, adaptive cruise control, and a rear-view camera are standard.

Standard safety equipment includes blind spot and lane departure warnings, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert, pre-collision and post-collision safety systems, emergency braking assist, 4-wheel ABS, and LED headlamps. Factory coverage includes a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty, 36 months/36,000 miles of roadside coverage, and 60 months of rust coverage.

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Market

Dealers are asking $545 under sticker.

That is the median across 43 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 36 days.

43 listings36 days median on the lot

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19 factory options, from $45 to $750.

Roof Rack, Side Rails and Cross Bars Package$750
Rhodium White Metallic$595
Trailer Hitch w/Harness and Cover$550
Illuminated Doorsill Trim Plates$500
Roof Rack and Side Rails$425
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

Which CX-5 is right for you?

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

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

187hp2.5L four-cylinder
186lb-ftTorque
25mpgCombined · 23 city · 29 highway
AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
30.8 cu ftCargo volume
3,679 lbsCurb weight
4,724 lbsGVWR
2,000 lbsMax towing

120 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

  • Black

Cloth.

4 factory paints

  • Jet Black Mica
  • Platinum Quartz Metallic
  • Rhodium White Metallic
  • Deep Crystal Blue Mica

Safety and recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

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
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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