2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport: Stamford Buyers Guide

2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport at Riley Mazda in Stamford, CT

Quick Answer: 2026 CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport

The Select Sport sits one step above the base 2.5 S at $28,060 MSRP, and the $1,685 buys real daily-use upgrades: an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with 2-position memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, and the switch from wired to wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It's also the first CX-30 trim with Alexa Built-in. Everything else — the 186-hp engine, standard i-Activ AWD, and the full i-Activsense safety suite — carries over unchanged from the 2.5 S. Riley Mazda in Stamford stocks the Select Sport regularly.

Three upgrades that solve real annoyances

Power seat memory sounds like a small thing until two people share one car; the Select Sport's 8-way seat remembers two positions, which turns "who moved my seat" into a non-issue. Dual-zone climate does the same for temperature arguments on a shared commute. And wireless CarPlay, small as it sounds on paper, removes the one recurring complaint about the base 2.5 S — the cable in the console. Add Alexa Built-in for hands-free directions and reminders, and the Select Sport reads like Mazda's answer to "what would you add first" rather than a marketing tier.

Everything structural stays put: the same 186-hp Skyactiv-G engine, the same six-speed automatic, the same 24 city / 31 highway EPA rating, and the same standard AWD. This is a comfort-and-connectivity trim, not a performance step.

Who should stop here instead of climbing further

If a power seat, dual-zone air, and a cable-free phone cover your list, the Select Sport is likely the last trim you need to seriously consider. The next rung up, the Preferred, adds a moonroof, a larger touchscreen, and parking sensors for another $1,630 — worth pricing out, but not essential for buyers who came in wanting the basics done well rather than a longer feature list.

A Select Sport buyer's experience

Laura B. needed a car quickly and left this review after her purchase: "Had a great experience with Ritchie and the team here! We needed to get a car fast and he was very helpful and got us what we needed in 24 hours. Very happy with our CX-30." A same-day-to-next-day turnaround is a recurring theme in reviews from buyers who came in with a time-sensitive need rather than months of research — useful context if a trade-in just fell through or a lease is about to expire.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 CX-30 2.5 S Select Sport?

$28,060 MSRP before the $1,495 destination charge, Connecticut's 6.35% sales tax, registration, and the municipal vehicle tax. See the full breakdown in the pricing & leasing guide, and check the specials page for the current month's programs.

What's the difference between the 2.5 S and the Select Sport?

An 8-way power driver's seat with memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (versus wired on the base 2.5 S), and Alexa Built-in. The engine, AWD system, and safety equipment are identical between the two trims.

Does the Select Sport have Android Auto?

Yes, and it's wireless here — the base 2.5 S has wired-only Android Auto and CarPlay; the Select Sport is the first trim in the lineup to go cable-free for both.

Is the Select Sport a sportier-driving trim?

Not mechanically — "Sport" here refers to equipment, not a firmer suspension or a power bump. The engine, transmission, and AWD tuning match every other naturally aspirated CX-30 trim. Actual performance upgrades live on the Turbo trims.

Where can I test drive one near Stamford?

Browse current Select Sport inventory at Riley Mazda on Myrtle Ave, or start the numbers online before visiting.

The bottom line

The Select Sport spends under $2,000 solving the base trim's two real gripes — the power seat and the phone cable — without touching the price-to-performance math that makes the 2.5 S line the CX-30's value proposition. For most daily-driver shoppers, it's the trim that gets recommended by name.

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MSRP excludes the $1,495 destination charge ($1,540 in Alaska), taxes, title, license fees, and options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates. Equipment and availability can change with production timing; confirm current specifications with Riley Mazda. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Riley Mazda.