Just a heads-up to those who are shopping for a new 2016 CX-5 like me yet on a budget trying to stay under $25K. GT was out of the question due to price. I then had my heart set on getting a CX-5 Touring with no extras and I totally disregarded the Sport level. However I now realize that when you fully load the 2016 Sport its such a fantastic value compared to a basic Touring. The 2016 2.5L AT FWD Sport comes standard with the new electronic parking brake, upgraded center console, dash and new armrest design. Just add the "rear camera package" for only $400 and that gives you the rear camera, color 7" display, commander knob, MAZDA CONNECT Infotainment System, and HD Radio. I think you get everything except the nav function activated on it? But I assume that can be added somehow later with an SD card purchased from Mazda or eBay? That's a total MSRP of $23,595. All the bells and whistles on the Touring and GT are nice, but probably much more than I really need. After much debate, I don't really need AWD in my area, moonroof, tech package items, or i-ACTIVSENSE items. The cloth on the Sport and Touring are similar enough, the wheels are the same, and a 60/40 rear seat is ok for my needs. The only other difference I notice is the back window tint and that can easily be added later anytime. Also you can add fog lights to the sport for $350 msrp. Is there anything else I would be missing on the Sport level that I'm forgetting?
MSRP's:
FWD Sport 2.5L AT $23,195 + $400 Rear Camera package = $23,595
FWD Touring 2.5L AT $25,215
MSRP's:
FWD Sport 2.5L AT $23,195 + $400 Rear Camera package = $23,595
FWD Touring 2.5L AT $25,215
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