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- $549/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 5 Seats, 25 City / 31 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$549/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,049 Due at signing
$3,049 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,270 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVABEM3SN356930
Stock: N356930
Listed since: 04-01-2025 - $521/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 5 Seats, 39 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$521/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,021 Due at signing
$3,021 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,250 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVAADW1SN120922
Stock: N120922
Listed since: 04-01-2025 - $430/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 5 Seats, 39 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$430/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,930 Due at signing
$2,930 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $17,967 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVAABWXSN127581
Stock: N127581
Listed since: 05-14-2025 - $428/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Polymetal Gray MetallicPolymetal Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 5 Seats, 39 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$428/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,928 Due at signing
$2,928 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $17,895 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVAABW1SN130529
Stock: N130529
Listed since: 06-05-2025 - $471/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Wind Chill PearlWind Chill Pearl
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 5 Seats, 25 City / 31 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$471/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,971 Due at signing
$2,971 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $19,462 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVABDM2SN370691
Stock: N370691
Listed since: 05-31-2025 - $659/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Terracotta leatherTerracotta leather
- 5 Seats, 23 City / 29 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$659/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,159 Due at signing
$3,159 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $26,207 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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25 Combined MPG (23 City/29 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVABEY8SN365089
Stock: N365089
Listed since: 05-09-2025 - $415/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 5 Seats, 25 City / 31 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$415/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,915 Due at signing
$2,915 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $17,453 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVABBM0SN371681
Stock: N371681
Listed since: 06-05-2025 - $608/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Ingot Blue MetallicIngot Blue Metallic
- Interior color: Terracotta leatherTerracotta leather
- 5 Seats, 23 City / 29 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$608/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,108 Due at signing
$3,108 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $24,405 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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25 Combined MPG (23 City/29 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVABDY8SN375493
Stock: N375493
Listed since: 06-25-2025 - $521/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Soul Red Crystal MetallicSoul Red Crystal Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 5 Seats, 39 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$521/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,021 Due at signing
$3,021 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $21,250 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVAADW5SN118512
Stock: N118512
Listed since: 03-20-2025 - $575/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Ingot Blue MetallicIngot Blue Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 5 Seats, 39 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 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 $23,195 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVAAEWXSN120982
Stock: N120982
Listed since: 04-01-2025 - $574/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 5 Seats, 39 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$574/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,074 Due at signing
$3,074 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,146 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVAAEW6SN118856
Stock: N118856
Listed since: 04-02-2025 - $417/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Polymetal Gray MetallicPolymetal Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 5 Seats, 25 City / 31 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$417/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,917 Due at signing
$2,917 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $17,494 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVABBM8SN367085
Stock: N367085
Listed since: 05-14-2025 - $417/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Polymetal Gray MetallicPolymetal Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 5 Seats, 25 City / 31 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$417/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,917 Due at signing
$2,917 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $17,494 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVABBM5SN362152
Stock: N362152
Listed since: 04-24-2025 - New Listing$651/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Ingot Blue MetallicIngot Blue Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 5 Seats, 23 City / 29 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$651/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,151 Due at signing
$3,151 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $25,947 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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25 Combined MPG (23 City/29 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVABEY4SN376350
Stock: N376350
Listed since: 06-27-2025 - $407/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 5 Seats, 25 City / 31 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$407/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,907 Due at signing
$2,907 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $17,156 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVABBM7SN363450
Stock: N363450
Listed since: 04-29-2025 - $574/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Jet Black MicaJet Black Mica
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 5 Seats, 39 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$574/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,074 Due at signing
$3,074 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $23,146 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVAAEW9SN119905
Stock: N119905
Listed since: 03-26-2025 - $580/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Polymetal Gray MetallicPolymetal Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 5 Seats, 39 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 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 $23,379 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVAAEW2SN119924
Stock: N119924
Listed since: 04-08-2025 - $550/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Machine Gray MetallicMachine Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 5 Seats, 25 City / 31 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$550/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,050 Due at signing
$3,050 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $22,283 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVABEM9SN355734
Stock: N355734
Listed since: 03-26-2025 - $454/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Ingot Blue MetallicIngot Blue Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 5 Seats, 25 City / 31 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$454/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,954 Due at signing
$2,954 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $18,858 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVABDM8SN349117
Stock: N349117
Listed since: 05-31-2025 - $511/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Ingot Blue MetallicIngot Blue Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Brown leatherBlack w/Brown leather
- 5 Seats, 39 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$511/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$3,011 Due at signing
$3,011 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $20,888 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
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38 Combined MPG (39 City/37 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVAADW7SN118737
Stock: N118737
Listed since: 04-01-2025 - $413/mo est.$2,500 down
- Exterior color: Polymetal Gray MetallicPolymetal Gray Metallic
- Interior color: Black w/Gray leatheretteBlack w/Gray leatherette
- 5 Seats, 25 City / 31 Hwy MPG
- Mazda of South Charlotte (70 mi away)
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$413/month for 36 months
$2,500 Down payment
$2,913 Due at signing
$2,913 total due at lease signing includes down payment, first month payment, and $0 security deposit. Total cost to lessee is $17,378 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 June 30, 2025.
Located in Pineville, NC / 70 miles away from Columbia, SC
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/31 Highway)
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VIN: 7MMVABBM6SN365254
Stock: N365254
Listed since: 05-09-2025
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Consumer Reviews for the Mazda CX-50
Read recent reviews for the Mazda CX-50
Know what you want and you won't be disappointed.
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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How much does it cost to lease a Mazda CX-50 in Columbia, SC?
- A Mazda CX-50 lease in Columbia, SC starts at about $407 and runs up to $658. Keep in mind that these are estimates and the prices can vary based on a number of factors such as trim level, options, down payment, and length of the lease.
How much does it cost to lease a Mazda CX-50 2025 in Columbia, SC?
- It costs between $407 and $658 to lease a Mazda CX-50 2025 in Columbia, SC. Note that these are estimates, and the pricing can change based on the vehicle's trim level, installed options, and aspects of the lease such as the down payment, money factor and the lease term.
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