- $699/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Zircon Sand MetallicZircon Sand Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$699/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,199 Due at signing
$3,199 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $27,669 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package 23/29 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (23 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVABEY5SN344250
Stock: M25444
Listed since: 01-31-2025 - $627/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Polymetal Gray MetallicPolymetal Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$627/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,127 Due at signing
$3,127 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,065 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus 39/37 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVAAEW6SN116492
Stock: M25556
Listed since: 03-06-2025 - $654/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Wind Chill PearlWind Chill Pearl
- Interior color: Terracotta leatherTerracotta leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$654/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,154 Due at signing
$3,154 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $26,040 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Package 23/29 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (23 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVABDY5SN353337
Stock: M25624
Listed since: 03-21-2025 - $436/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Wind Chill PearlWind Chill Pearl
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$436/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,936 Due at signing
$2,936 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $18,208 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Select Package 25/31 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVABAM7SN355091
Stock: M25684
Listed since: 04-09-2025 - $641/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$641/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,141 Due at signing
$3,141 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,593 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus 39/37 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVAAEW4SN114014
Stock: M25516
Listed since: 02-22-2025 - $578/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Polymetal Gray MetallicPolymetal Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Red leather leatherRed leather leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$578/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,078 Due at signing
$3,078 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,308 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium 39/37 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVAADW8SN108850
Stock: M25336
Listed since: 12-31-2024 - $498/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$498/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,998 Due at signing
$2,998 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,427 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Preferred 39/37 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVAABW7SN111645
Stock: M25451
Listed since: 02-04-2025 - $475/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$475/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,975 Due at signing
$2,975 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $19,611 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Preferred Package 25/31 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVABBM8SN353249
Stock: M25621
Listed since: 03-21-2025 - $495/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Polymetal Gray MetallicPolymetal Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$495/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,995 Due at signing
$2,995 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,318 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Preferred 39/37 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVAABW6SN120126
Stock: M25640
Listed since: 03-24-2025 - $477/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$477/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,977 Due at signing
$2,977 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $19,675 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Preferred Package 25/31 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVABBMXSN353382
Stock: M25614
Listed since: 03-21-2025 - $466/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Polymetal Gray MetallicPolymetal Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$466/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,966 Due at signing
$2,966 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $19,258 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Preferred Package 25/31 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVABBM0SN354735
Stock: M25635
Listed since: 03-24-2025 - $564/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Ingot Blue MetallicIngot Blue Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$564/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,064 Due at signing
$3,064 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,786 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Premium Plus Package 25/31 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVABEM9SN348055
Stock: M25515
Listed since: 02-22-2025 - $631/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Polymetal Gray MetallicPolymetal Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$631/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,131 Due at signing
$3,131 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,209 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus 39/37 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVAAEW9SN118351
Stock: M25617
Listed since: 03-21-2025 - $571/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Ingot Blue MetallicIngot Blue Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$571/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,071 Due at signing
$3,071 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,058 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Premium Plus Package 25/31 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVABEM2SN358023
Stock: M25691
Listed since: 04-14-2025 - $517/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$517/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,017 Due at signing
$3,017 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,122 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Premium Package 25/31 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVABDM5SN352606
Stock: M25619
Listed since: 03-21-2025 - $575/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Polymetal Gray MetallicPolymetal Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$575/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,075 Due at signing
$3,075 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,205 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium 39/37 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVAADW9SN119355
Stock: M25632
Listed since: 03-24-2025 - $572/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Wind Chill PearlWind Chill Pearl
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$572/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,072 Due at signing
$3,072 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,108 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium 39/37 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVAADW5SN118428
Stock: M25618
Listed since: 03-21-2025 - $578/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Polymetal Gray MetallicPolymetal Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$578/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,078 Due at signing
$3,078 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,308 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium 39/37 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVAADW1SN118197
Stock: M25636
Listed since: 03-24-2025 - $580/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Polymetal Gray MetallicPolymetal Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$580/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,080 Due at signing
$3,080 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,381 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium 39/37 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVAADW8SN116348
Stock: M25563
Listed since: 03-06-2025 - $634/mo est.$2,500 down
- Interior color: Red leather leatherRed leather leather
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$634/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,134 Due at signing
$3,134 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,332 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Premium Plus 39/37 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVAAEW6SN123104
Stock: M25698
Listed since: 04-14-2025 - $514/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Wind Chill PearlWind Chill Pearl
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 4cyl automatic
- Rohrich Mazda (5 mi away)
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$514/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,014 Due at signing
$3,014 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,005 over the lease term. Except as otherwise expressly provided, excludes sales tax, title, registration and other fees. Lessee is responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, repairs and charges for excess wear and tear. Actual monthly payments will vary. Not all lessees may qualify; higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Payment estimate based on lease programs in effect through April 30, 2025.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA / 5 miles away from Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Premium Package 25/31 City/Highway MPG
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 7MMVABDM0SN339522
Stock: M25323
Listed since: 12-28-2024
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Braden, 09/22/2024
2025 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
Mazda isn’t a luxury brand. Its four-cylinder engines aren’t racers. A vehicle like this—in this price range with the above-mentioned caveats—isn’t going to introduce a new paradigm in any single automotive category. The CX-50 takes everything that every other manufacturer has already done with smaller-sized crossover SUVs for two decades now, distills them down to their desired … functions, separates the chaff, then weaves it all back together with only the positive aspects remaining—and it manages to sell it for under $40k.
I love my CX-50. I won’t pretend to be an objective auto-guru giving you my professional, dispassionate opinion. I had my last vehicle for 14 years and have been saving and searching for a replacement for the last five. I had a big list of five-seater SUVs I spent months researching and paring down. The CX-50 was at the top. There’s many reasons for that:
The cost — I bought a brand new Premium model. $35k. You can get a lower trim for less, or a Turbo for more if you want the extra power. I struggled with the Turbo desire. Even though I don’t have one, I’m not upset after the time I’ve spent with mine.
The safety — Check the NTSB reports and videos yourself. It’s phenomenal.
The comfort — Premium trims and below come with 17” wheels instead of larger. These wheels combined with the higher suspension make for a stable ride without removing the feel of being connected to the road. Some want none of that feel, and that’s fair. I’m not like that. I need to feel what and how I’m riding. This vehicle allows that without making it uncomfortable. The interior seats and positions make it easy to enjoy the ride.
The driver and passenger seats are bucket-style, my favorite. Being a small-not-mini cSUV, the seats may seem narrower than some might like—curved on each side, the actual space to "sink" into is more limited than it first appears. If you’re a bulkier person, you may want more room. But I’m skinny (and tall, yet I’ve never felt vertically cramped), and the seats provide me ample room and cradle my frame very naturally. Despite the Premium trim not sporting the premium leather that I've been used to for years now—they're a combo of synthetic leather and fabric weaved vertically down the center—I haven't felt a moment of discomfort, even on long drives. Most (maybe all?) trims feature power lumbar support, too, and that significantly increases the number of viable seat-and-back positions for your chair. I'm excited to try the seat warmers this winter, too, which will be a first for me.
I will level some criticism at the placement of the front seat cup holders, though. You do get the option of holders placed in both the front driver and passenger doors, but your primary cup holders are located right under the dashboard instrument panel—directly in front of the shifter, tucked into a nook-like space. My initial fear was that it would be possible to easily nudge the shifter when you very much don't want to, which turned out to be overblown. But if you step out of your car and reach back in to take your cup of coffee with you, prepare to lean over the console awkwardly and then cautiously weave your arm (and coffee!) backwards to avoid snagging the steering wheel. It's a minor complaint, but one I deal with typically at least twice a day.
The power — It’s a four-cylinder engine. This is why I say “know what you want” in the title. You’re not gonna win drag races (unless maybe you splurge for the Turbo), so if that’s your thing then look elsewhere. But it DOES have the giddy-up I need to feel safe overtaking and entering busy intersections and freeways. Unlike many fours, Mazda’s Skyactiv engine is naturally aspirated, drawing more power from ambient airflow, and combines it with a very active cylinder shutoff strategy that compensates for the more aggressive use of fuel, maintaining a balance of power with satisfactory fuel economy (but in 2025, the combined 28mpg average is admittedly leaning more to the lower end of acceptable). The tach kicks up higher than I expected, but nowhere near the redline. The actual output surprised me; it reaches 0-60 in 8 seconds, better than the spec sheet claims. I honestly expected weaker. Bonus!
I also want to give special attention to Mazda's decision to include multiple drive modes that can be toggled on-the-fly with the MiDrive switch: Normal keeps the above-mentioned balance of responsiveness and fuel economy, Off-road appropriately summons the U in the SUV moniker and allows this vehicle a very satisfying drive experience on backroads and in inclement weather, and Sport mode (which I guess invokes the S?) keeps the engine running at a higher RPM to allow for more active shifting and decreases the latency between the clutch and the shift input. Plus, you have the option of manually controlling the gears with a simple lean of the shifter to the left; suddenly you're driving a standard without the clutch! (Or more accurately, you're getting about 65% of the manual transmission experience since you don't have to downshift.) The manual control significantly increases the control I have over the vehicle—but only when I want it.
The tech — Lots of driver-assist features, but a lot of them feel like more basic versions of advanced systems other higher-tier vehicles offer. They’re still useful, though I don’t really feel that I “need” them. However, the Infotainment interface is wonderful! The screen IS touch-capable, but I hate touchscreens in cars, and Mazda offers Commander control knobs within arms’ reach of the center console. Adapting to them only took a couple hours, and I have touched the screen one time since first setup. I LOVE the Commander knobs and dials so much, and I know others don’t like them despite not giving them a chance. Give them a chance! They’re game-changers! The only tech I would advise on is the radar cruise control: It’s nice to have it and works well as long as you keep an active eye on it during drives with traffic that tends to exit in both directions frequently, and on stretches of hilly terrain. The CC attempts to maintain your set speed VERY aggressively and will suddenly drop you into the lowest gear that approaches the redline too closely for my taste.
The reliability — It’s a Mazda. It’s reliable. They make cars knowing many of their drivers are “spirited” in their journeys. They’re even giving Toyota a run for their reliability rating money. And with the recent rocket in sales of Mazda’s CX-series of vehicles, there will be parts and knowledge a’plenty out in the wild. The 50 is, admittedly, a newer model for Mazda, the first model releasing just three years ago, so really only time will tell how durable it is. But it's reassuring to know that the broader engineering platform of this vehicle exists in many other forms across other Mazda models with a longer tenure on the road.
Are there better vehicles? Yes, obviously—in every category. But for this price point? I would argue no. I was never gonna find anything else that met (and then surprisingly surpassed) my expectations for under $40k. And I expected quite a bit. I’m getting everything I bargained for, and after four vehicles through my life, this is finally the first one I’ve actually been consistently excited to drive day in and day out.
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