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2012 Mazda5 Starts at $19,990 MSRP

The Mazda 5 goes on sale at dealerships across the U.S. in January.

by Staff
December 1, 2010
2012 Mazda5 Starts at $19,990 MSRP

2012 Mazda5

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The 2012 Mazda5 vehicle will have a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $19,990, including destination and delivery, when it goes on sale at dealers across the U.S. in January 2011.

The 2012 Mazda5 will be offered in three trim grades: Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. All 2012 Mazda5 models feature a host of standard safety features, including Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), traction control, anti-lock brakes (ABS), tire-pressure monitoring, and dual front, front-seat and side curtain airbags that offer protection to all three rows. 

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The Mazda5 Sport includes 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/55/R16 all-season tires, power mirrors, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with six speakers, audio auxiliary jack, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, remote keyless entry system, one-touch up/down driver's window, 50/50 split fold-down third row seats, and steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls.

The Mazda5 Touring (from $21,990) is equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission, 17-inch alloy wheels with P205/50R17 all-season tires, sport side still extensions, rear liftgate spoiler, fog lamps, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and trip computer. Available on Touring models is a Moonroof and Audio Package ($1,140) which includes a power moonroof, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, and Sirius satellite radio.

The Grand Touring model (from $24,670) adds a power moonroof, xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, automatic on/off headlights, heated door mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, anti-theft alarm system, driver's seat lumbar support adjustment, heated front seats, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, leather-trimmed seats and Sirius satellite radio.

The 2012 Mazda5 is powered by a 2.5L MZR I-4 engine and can be paired with either a six-speed manual (Sport models only) or five-speed automatic transmission (standard on Touring and Grand Touring).  The MZR 2.5L produces 157 hp at 6,000 rpm, and 163 ft.-lb. of torque at 4,000 rpm. 

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