Which 2026 Mazda CX-50 trim should you buy?
$29,900 to $42,900. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Mazda's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: 2.5 S Meridian Edition AWD → Hybrid Preferred AWD, +$1,600 for 20 features made standard.
2.5 S Preferred $32,400
+$2,500 over the 2.5 S Select AWD.
Standard here, not on the 2.5 S Select AWD: 6-Way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, 8-Way Power Adjustable Driver'S Seat w/ Power Lumbar Support, Parking Sensors - Front & Rear, Power Rear Liftgate With Programmable Height Adjustment, Power-Sliding Panoramic Moonroof With One-Touch Open/Close, Side Mirrors - Driver And Passenger Heated
2.5 S Meridian Edition $33,150
+$750 over the 2.5 S Preferred AWD.
Standard here, not on the 2.5 S Preferred AWD: 18 X 8J Inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels With Black Metallic Finish, 4-Way Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat, Brand Emblem and Badges - Black, P225/60 R18 All-Terrain Tires, Roof Rails - Piano Black
Wheels 17 in → 18 in
Hybrid Preferred $34,750
+$1,600 over the 2.5 S Meridian Edition AWD.
Standard here, not on the 2.5 S Meridian Edition AWD: 17 X 7J Inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels - With Black Metallic Finish, 2.5 4-Cylinder Hybrid Engine, Antenna - Roof-Mounted "Shark Fin", Badging - Hybrid Badge, Brand Emblem and Badges - Chrome, EV Mode Switch, Electric All-Wheel Drive (E-AWD), Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT), HEV Meter/Center Display Indicators, HEV Unique Cladding and Lower Bumper, Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) With Speed Limit Assist, Mi-Drive: Power/Trail Mode, P225/65 R17 All-Season Tires, Paddle Shifters On Steering Wheel and 6 more
HP 187 hp → 219 hp · Torque 185 lb-ft → 163 lb-ft · MPG comb 26 mpg → 38 mpg · Cargo (2nd row) 31.4 cu-ft → 29.2 cu-ft · Wheels 18 in → 17 in
2.5 S Premium $34,900
+$1,750 over the 2.5 S Meridian Edition AWD.
Standard here, not on the 2.5 S Meridian Edition AWD: 20 X 8J Inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels With Black Metallic + Machining Cut, Antenna - Roof-Mounted "Shark Fin", Bose® 12-Speaker Audio Sound System With Centerpoint® And Audiopilot®, Brand Emblem and Badges - Chrome, Front Grille - Piano Black Finish, Garnish (B Pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Piano Black, Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) With Speed Limit Assist, P245/45 R20 All-Season Tires, Seat Material - Leather, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio With 3-Month Trial Subscription (N/A AK & HI), Traffic Sign Recognition, Ventilated Front Seats, Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
2.5 Turbo $37,900
+$3,000 over the 2.5 S Premium AWD.
Standard here, not on the 2.5 S Premium AWD: 2-Position Driver Seat Memory, 6-Way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Active Driving Display (Full Color, Windshield Type), Badging - Turbo Badge, Brand Emblem and Badges - Black, Combination Taillights (Signature Lighting - LED), Dual Exhaust Outlets - 90Φ (Large) With Bright Finish, Front Grille - Black Finish, Headlights - Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), Mi-Drive (Sports/Off-Road/Towing Modes), Paddle Shifters On Steering Wheel, Rearview Mirror - Auto-Dimming, Roof Rails - Piano Black, Roof Rails - Silver and 4 more
HP 187 hp → 227 hp · Torque 185 lb-ft → 310 lb-ft · MPG comb 26 mpg → 25 mpg
Hybrid Premium $38,150
+$3,400 over the Hybrid Preferred AWD.
Standard here, not on the Hybrid Preferred AWD: Bose® 12-Speaker Audio Sound System With Centerpoint® And Audiopilot®, Dual Exhaust Outlets - 76Φ With Black Finish, Front Grille - Black Finish, Front Grille - Piano Black Finish, Garnish (B Pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Piano Black, Headlights - LED With Manual-Leveling, Rearview Mirror - Auto-Dimming, Seat Material - Half Leatherette, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio With 3-Month Trial Subscription (N/A AK & HI), Traffic Sign Recognition, Windshield Wiper De-Icer
Hybrid Premium Plus $40,150
+$2,000 over the Hybrid Premium AWD.
Standard here, not on the Hybrid Premium AWD: 19 X 7-1/2J Inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels With Black Metallic + Machining Cut, 2-Position Driver Seat Memory, 8-Speaker Audio Sound System, Active Driving Display (Full Color, Windshield Type), Brand Emblem and Badges - Chrome, Combination Taillights (Signature Lighting - LED), Dual Exhaust Outlets - 76Φ With Bright Finish, Headlights - Adaptive Front-Lighting System (AFS), Headlights - LED With Auto-Leveling (Signature LED), Heated Rear Seats, Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) With Speed Limit Assist, P225/55 R19 All-Season Tires, Rearview Mirror - Auto-Dimming With Homelink®, Roof Rails - Piano Black and 5 more
Wheels 17 in → 19 in
2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition $40,400
+$2,500 over the 2.5 Turbo AWD.
Standard here, not on the 2.5 Turbo AWD: 18 X 8J Inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels With Black Metallic Finish, Black Lug Nuts & Locks, Front Grille - Piano Black Finish, Garnish (B Pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Black, Headlights - LED With Auto-Leveling (Signature LED), Heated Rear Seats, Mazda Online Navigation (Include Off-Road Navigation), Meridian Hood Graphics, P225/60 R18 All-Terrain Tires, Rearview Mirror - Auto-Dimming With Homelink®, Side Mirrors - Memory Adjust, Side Rocker Garnish
Wheels 20 in → 18 in
2.5 Turbo Premium Plus $42,900
+$2,500 over the 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD.
Standard here, not on the 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition AWD: 20 X 8J Inch Aluminum Alloy Wheels With Black Metallic + Machining Cut, 360° View Monitor With See-Through View, Cruising & Traffic Support (Traffic Jam Assist), Emergency Lane Keeping - Blind Spot Assist, Front Cross Traffic Alert, Garnish (B Pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Piano Black, P245/45 R20 All-Season Tires, Rear View Monitor: Dynamic Guide Lines, Rearview Mirror - Frameless, Auto-Dimming With Homelink®, Side Mirrors - Auto Dimming (Driver Side Only), Smart Brake Support Rear (SBS-R), Smart Brake Support* With Turn-Across Traffic And Front Crossing
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Mazda CX-50 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Mazda CX-50 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the 2.5 S Meridian Edition AWD to the Hybrid Preferred AWD: $1,600 more for 20 features the press kit lists as standard on the Hybrid Preferred AWD and not on the 2.5 S Meridian Edition AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Mazda CX-50 trims cost?
10 trims, from $29,900 for the 2.5 S Select AWD to $42,900 for the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.