Real price data

What should you pay for a 2026 Mazda CX-5?

Original MSRP

$31,990

When new

Fair market price

$36,743

Mileage-adjusted

Where prices land

$29,990Fair price $36,743$42,085

25th $34,995 · 75th $38,998 · MSRP $31,990

Spread of current 2026 Mazda CX-5 listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.

Fair price by trim

TrimFair priceMSRPEst. dealer cost
S Select$22,031$31,990
s$29,990
S Preferred$33,839$34,250
S Premium$35,799$36,900
S Premium Plus$38,594$38,990
S Select
$22,031
S Preferred
$33,839
S Premium
$35,799
S Premium Plus
$38,594

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2026 Mazda CX-5 runs about $37,054 in MT to $40,205 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-the-door
CA$2,664$110+$39,517
TX$2,296$332$39,371
FL$2,205$1,074+$40,022
NY$1,470$371$38,584
PA$2,205$587$39,535
IL$2,296$683$39,722
OH$2,113$444$39,300
GA$2,572$637$39,952
NC$1,102$793$38,638
WA$2,388$215+$39,346
OR$0$525$37,268

Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.

Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon

What the experts say

8.5/ 10

Based on 2 expert reviews from 2 sources

Based on analysis of 2 professional reviews, the 2026 Mazda CX-5 earns an expert score of 85. Reviewers consistently praise its Elegant exterior and interior design, Larger back seat and cargo space, Should drive nicely. However, some note concerns about Carryover base engine and Lack of physical buttons. This consensus represents the collective professional opinion from leading automotive publications.

Strengths

  • Elegant exterior and interior design
  • Larger back seat and cargo space
  • Should drive nicely
  • Elegant styling
  • Luxury-adjacent interior

Watch-outs

  • Carryover base engine
  • Lack of physical buttons
  • Waiting for hybrid version
  • Rivals offer more passenger space
  • Less-than-average cargo capacity

What reviewers highlight — aggregated from professional automotive publications.

Frequently asked questions

What is a fair price for a 2026 Mazda CX-5?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $36,743, within a typical market range of $34,995 to $38,998.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2026 Mazda CX-5?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $37,054 in MT to $40,205 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is the 2026 Mazda CX-5 a good car?

Based on analysis of 2 professional reviews, the 2026 Mazda CX-5 earns an expert score of 85. Reviewers consistently praise its Elegant exterior and interior design, Larger back seat and cargo space, Should drive nicely. However, some note concerns about Carryover base engine and Lack of physical bu

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