2026 Mazda CX-30 · Trims · 2.5 S Preferred

What is the 2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Preferred?

The third-cheapest of the CX-30's eight trims in our data. The 2.5 S Preferred starts at $29,690 as a five-seat SUV. On price, it sits between the 2.5 S Select Sport ($28,060) and the 2.5 S Aire Edition ($30,250).

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.

Where the 2.5 S Preferred sits

Every 2026 CX-30 trim in our data by starting price, each as a five-seat SUV.

  1. 2.5 S$26,375
  2. 2.5 S Select Sport$28,060
  3. 2.5 S Preferred$29,690
  4. 2.5 S Aire Edition$30,250
  5. 2.5 S Carbon Edition$31,430
  6. 2.5 S Premium$33,640
  7. 2.5 Turbo Aire Edition$34,410
  8. 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus$37,900

The 2.5 S Preferred as it comes

Before any options as a five-seat SUV.

Engine
Skyactiv-G 2.5L four-cylinder · 186 hp
Transmission
Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic with Sport mode
Wheels
18-inch Silver Metallic alloy wheels
Tires
215/55R18 all-season tires
Seats
Black or Greige leatherette seats
Touchscreen
10.25-inch center display

Also standard: All-wheel drive · Heated seats

One step up: the 2.5 S Aire Edition

The 2.5 S Aire Edition costs $560 more. Our CX-30 data isn't complete enough to list what it adds.

What is the 2.5 S Aire Edition? →2.5 S Preferred vs 2.5 S Aire Edition →

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The 2.5 S Preferred five-seat SUV, as it comes

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2.5 S Preferred

 

2026 2.5 S Preferred8″ CLEARANCE104.4″ WHEELBASE18″ WHEELS

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  • Has AWD
  • Has Heated seats
  • No Heated wheel
  • No Surround camera
  • No 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
Black or Greige leatherette 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
Eight-speaker Mazda 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.