2026 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select: Green Brook Buy
Quick Answer: 2026 Mazda CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select
The Select opens the 2026 CX-90 Inline 6 lineup at $39,300 MSRP, and the headline spec isn't a discount version of anything — it's the same 280-hp, 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six and standard i-Activ AWD that carries all the way up to the Premium Plus. What the Select trims down is comfort equipment: leatherette instead of leather, and none of the moonroof, driver-assist extras, or 21-inch wheels the trims above it add. It still seats up to 8 across three rows, still runs the same 8-speed automatic with manual-shift mode, and still comes with the 60/40-split third row standard. For a Route 22 buyer who wants a genuinely new, AWD, turbocharged 3-row Mazda without paying for leather they may not care about, this is the trim.
What "entry trim" means on a 3-row turbo Mazda
Mazda doesn't ship a 2026 CX-90 without AWD, and it doesn't ship one without the same 280-hp e-Skyactiv-G 3.3-liter turbo inline-six the Preferred, Premium Sport, and Premium Plus all share — that engine, running on regular 87-octane fuel, is standard from the Select up. What actually changes as you climb the ladder toward Premium Plus is comfort and driver-assist equipment, not the drivetrain underneath you. The Select's leatherette-trimmed seats and simpler wheel design cover the fundamentals; what it skips is the power moonroof, heated seats, and some of the higher-trim camera and alert features.
EPA estimates for the 3.3 Turbo tune run 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined. Curb weight on 3.3 Turbo models is about 4,846 pounds — a genuinely substantial vehicle, and one reason the standard AWD system and the 8-speed automatic's manual-shift mode both matter more here than on a smaller crossover.
What you're skipping, and whether it matters
Stepping up to the Preferred at $43,450 buys a power sliding-glass moonroof with a tilt feature, leather-trimmed heated front and 2nd-row seats, and 21-inch alloy wheels in a Silver Metallic finish. That's a real $4,150 jump, and it's worth it for anyone who wants heated seats through a Green Brook winter or actually opens a moonroof. But none of it changes what the Select can do on the road: the same 280-hp engine, the same AWD system, the same 8-passenger 3-row seating and 14.9-to-74.2-cubic-foot cargo range. A buyer cross-shopping a used 3-row SUV in this price range should know the Select is competing against several-year-old vehicles on both warranty coverage and safety-tech freshness, not just sticker price.
Who actually buys the Select
Families moving up from a 2-row crossover who need the third row more than they need leather, and buyers who've already decided on the CX-90's inline-six over a rival's V6 and just want the least expensive legitimate way in. Empire Mazda of Green Brook's reviews suggest the sales conversation itself is a real differentiator at this price point — Mauricio S. described being treated the same way regardless of trim level: "I was greeted by Samir. Right off the bat he was very professional, none of that haggling or hustling you get from other car dealers. Also very patient and very informative about letting me check out the vehicle."
If the moonroof or heated seats turn out to matter once you're sitting in the car, the Preferred guide walks through that $4,150 step in detail. Otherwise, the Select gets you into a new, fully AWD, turbocharged 3-row CX-90 for under $40,000 before incentives.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 2026 CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select cost?
MSRP is $39,300, before Mazda's $1,530 destination charge, New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax, and registration fees. The pricing & leasing guide walks through the full out-the-door math and how current manufacturer offers apply.
Does the Select have all-wheel drive and the full turbo engine?
Yes to both — i-Activ AWD is standard on every 2026 CX-90 Inline 6 trim, and the Select runs the same 280-hp, 3.3-liter turbo inline-six as the Preferred, Premium Sport, and Premium Plus. Only the Turbo S trims get the retuned, higher-output version of the engine.
How many people fit in the Select?
Up to 8, across a 2nd-row bench and a 60/40-split 3rd row — standard on the Select and every trim except the range-topping Turbo S Premium Plus, which swaps in 2nd-row captain's chairs for a 7-passenger layout.
Can I get leather or a moonroof on the Select?
Not as factory options on this trim — leather-trimmed seats and the power moonroof arrive starting with the Preferred. If either is a must-have, size up; if neither is, the Select's leatherette seats and fixed roof save real money.
Where can I see one in Green Brook?
Check live Select inventory at Empire Mazda of Green Brook, or start a deal online through the dealership's digital showroom before you ever drive to Route 22.
The bottom line
The Select proves the 2026 CX-90's price ladder is about comfort, not capability. Same 280-hp turbo six, same standard AWD, same 8-passenger 3-row seating as the Preferred one trim up — minus a moonroof and heated seats most buyers can live without for a year or two of ownership. Start here, and only pay for what you'd actually use.
MSRP figures exclude Mazda's $1,530 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates; actual mileage varies with driving conditions. Equipment and availability can shift with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with Empire Mazda of Green Brook. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Empire Mazda of Green Brook.