2026 Mazda CX-30 · Trim vs trim · five-seat SUV

2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Preferred vs 2.5 S Carbon Edition: what's the difference?

The 2.5 S Carbon Edition costs $1,740 more. It starts at $31,430 as a five-seat SUV, and the 2.5 S Preferred at $29,690. The 2.5 S Carbon Edition adds a name-brand sound system. It also changes the wheels, seats and exterior trim.

Our CX-30 data has all eight U.S. 2026 , both engines and their standard factory equipment. It doesn't have other and markets, paint and interior selections, port/dealer and option-adjusted weights yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

2.5 S Preferred, as it comes
2.5 S Preferred$29,690
2.5 S Carbon Edition, as it comes
2.5 S Carbon Edition$31,430

What changes, as they come

Parts
What2.5 S Preferred2.5 S Carbon Edition
Wheels2.5 S Preferred18-inch Silver Metallic alloy wheels2.5 S Carbon Edition18-inch Black Metallic alloy wheels
Seats2.5 S PreferredBlack or Greige leatherette seats2.5 S Carbon EditionRed leather seats
Exterior trim2.5 S PreferredBody-color mirrors and bright grille wing2.5 S Carbon EditionBlack mirrors and bright grille wing
Audio2.5 S PreferredEight-speaker Mazda audio2.5 S Carbon EditionBose 12-speaker audio
Equipment
What2.5 S Preferred2.5 S Carbon Edition
Auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink2.5 S PreferredNot included2.5 S Carbon EditionYes

The same on both: horsepower (186 hp), combined mpg (27 mpg), city mpg (24 mpg), highway mpg (31 mpg) and cargo behind the rear seats (20.2 cu ft).

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The 2.5 S Carbon Edition five-seat SUV, as it comes

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2.5 S Carbon Edition

 

2026 2.5 S Carbon Edition8″ CLEARANCE104.4″ WHEELBASE18″ WHEELS

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  • Has AWD
  • Has Heated seats
  • No Heated wheel
  • No Surround camera
  • Has Bose audio
Drive
i-Activ AWD · standard
Transmission
Six-speed automatic · Sport mode
Torque
186 lb-ft
City / hwy
24 / 31 mpg
Cargo, folded
45.2 ft³ · row 2 folded
Seats
Red leather seats
Rear legroom
36.3″
Tires
215/55R18 all-season tires
Center display
10.25″ · wireless phone connection
Touch function
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto on 10.25″ display
Audio
Bose 12-speaker audio
Roof
Power sliding-glass moonroof
Camera
Rear camera
Liftgate
Manual
Driver assistance
Radar cruise with Stop and Go · attentive driver required
Rear seats
60/40 folding bench · two rows

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Lower starting price than the CX-30

2026 CX-30: $26,375

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. CX-30: 2.5 S · 5-seat SUV.

Higher available horsepower than the CX-30

2026 CX-30: 227 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the CX-30

2026 CX-30: 27 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

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  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.