Comparing the 2025 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition vs 2024 Mazda3 Sport GS

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MSRP starting at:

53,440

60 months lease
166 @ 5.95 %*
+Taxes & Licenses/wk 0 cash down
Meridian Edition AWD
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2024 Mazda3 Sport GS

MSRP starting at:

30,140

GS Auto FWD

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP 52,845 29,545
EPA Classification Small SUV 4WD Midsize Cars
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10.4 8.5
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.2 6.5
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.5 L/152 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 227 @ 5000 191 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 310 @ 2000 186 @ 4000
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Small SUV 4WD Midsize Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10.4 L/100 km 8.5 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.2 L/100 km 6.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 10.4 L/100 km 8.5 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 8.2 L/100 km 6.5 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.5 L/152 2.5 L/152
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 227 @ 5000 191 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 310 @ 2000 186 @ 4000
Trans Order Code
Trans Type 6 6
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.49 3.55
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.99 2.02
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.45 1.35
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.71 0.74
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.60 0.60
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.99 3.05
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.84 3.42
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 150 100
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
Front Head Room (in) 38.6 38
Front Leg Room (in) 41.7 42.3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.9 55.7
Front Hip Room (in) 53.6 54.6
Second Head Room (in) 37.5 37.2
Second Leg Room (in) 39.8 35.1
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
All Wheel Drive Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Turbocharged Standard N/A
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed A/T Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard Standard
Tow Hitch (Option) Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Wheel Locks (Option) Standard N/A
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
Front Wheel Drive N/A Standard
Exterior
Generic Sun/Moonroof Standard N/A
Sun/Moonroof Standard N/A
Panoramic Roof Standard N/A
Tires - Front All-Terrain Standard N/A
Tires - Rear All-Terrain Standard N/A
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard
Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Tires - Front All-Season N/A Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season N/A Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Navigation System (Option) Standard N/A
Navigation System Standard N/A
Power Driver Seat Standard N/A
Power Passenger Seat Standard N/A
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Leather Seats (Option) Standard N/A
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Premium Sound System Standard N/A
Satellite Radio Standard N/A
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard N/A
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Luggage Rack (Option) Standard N/A
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (Option) Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard N/A
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Mirror Memory Standard N/A
Rear Parking Aid Standard N/A
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard N/A
Seat Memory Standard N/A
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard N/A
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener (Option) Standard N/A
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard N/A
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Power Liftgate Standard N/A
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Standard N/A
Cooled Front Seat(s) Standard N/A
Cargo Shade (Option) Standard N/A
Power Folding Mirrors Standard N/A
Heads-Up Display Standard N/A
HD Radio Standard N/A
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Heated Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
Aerial View Display System Standard N/A
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist Standard N/A
Power Mirror(s) (Option) N/A Standard
Power Driver Seat (Option) N/A Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Cloth Seats N/A Standard
Mirror Memory (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar (Option) N/A Standard
Seat Memory (Option) N/A Standard
Cargo Shade N/A Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Smart Device Integration (Option) N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling Standard N/A
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert Standard Standard
Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard Standard
Driver Monitoring Standard Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation Standard N/A
Rear Side Air Bag N/A Standard
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