Trim Report

Mazda CX-5 Preferred2021

Includes:CX-5|Preferred
$32,137
Starting From
5,478
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 5,478 active dealer listings as of

Min $32,137
Max $41,900
From $32,137
Fresh

Preferred Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$12,900
$13K–$30K
646 listings61,378 avg miles
Carbon Edition
From$17,047
1,276 listings|$17K–$39K
Grand Select
From$9,998
22 listings|$10K–$18K
Grand Touring
From$999
1,271 listings|$999–$78K
Grand Touring Reserve
From$12,900
120 listings|$13K–$29K
Preferred
From$32,137
5,478 listings|$32K–$42K
Select
From$28,829
4,138 listings|$29K–$38K
Signature
From$16,596
491 listings|$17K–$45K
Sport
From$4,898
384 listings|$5K–$23K
Touring
From$2,850
1,273 listings|$3K–$27K

2021 Mazda CX-5 Preferred Pricing

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Where to Find Mazda CX-5 Preferred

Location data for all 2021 Mazda CX-5 trims combined

33States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Mazda CX-5 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2021 Mazda CX-5 trims

Elevated

The 2021 Mazda CX-5's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 133 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
133
Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has accumulated 133 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine55
02Unknown Or Other8
03Power Train,engine7
04Service Brakes5
05Electrical System5
133 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Mazda CX-5 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Mazda CX-5 trims

24–28mpg combined
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22-25city
·
27-31hwy
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$1,550-$1,800/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 ranges from 24 to 28 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
CX-5 2WD - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city31 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
CX-5 4WD - Automatic (S6)
26mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
24 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average
CX-5 2WD - Automatic (S6)
25mpg
2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city28 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average
CX-5 4WD - Automatic (S6)
24mpg
2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive
22 city27 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Preferred Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Preferred

How does the Preferred compare to other Mazda CX-5 trims?

Every Mazda CX-5 trim targets a different buyer. The 2021 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 Mazda CX-5 Preferred?

The Preferred shares its core mechanicals with other Mazda CX-5 trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. The 2021 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Mazda CX-5 Preferred?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Mazda CX-5 Preferred year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Mazda CX-5 overview compares all years side by side.

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