Mazda CX-70 Lease For April: How Its $299 Payment Compares to the Santa Fe and Explorer

The Mazda CX-70 is Mazda's flagship SUV, along with the CX-90. The result is a two-row midsize SUV with a turbocharged inline-six, standard AWD, and cabin materials that would look right at home in something wearing a German badge. For April, Mazda is advertising the CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred at $299 per month, a price that immediately grabs your attention, but let's dig into the offer details.

The lease offer by the numbers

Mazda Financial Services is offering the 2026 CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD at $299 per month for 24 months with $7,429 due at lease signing. The MSRP is $42,250, plus a $1,530 destination charge, for a total of $43,780. The monthly payment includes a $750 acquisition fee. No security deposit is required. Mileage is capped at 10,000 per year, with a $ 0.15-per-mile overage charge, which is notably lower than the $0.20 to $0.25 most competitors charge. A $350 disposition fee applies at lease end, and the purchase option at termination is $29,770. The capitalized cost is $36,900, reflecting a significant dealer contribution off sticker. This offer is available to very well-qualified lessees through participating dealers and expires April 30, 2026.

What $299 a month actually costs

The $299 headline is eye-catching, but let's give it context. Total monthly payments over 24 months come to $7,176. Add the $7,130 in upfront costs beyond the first month's payment, and the total out-of-pocket reaches $14,306. Divide that by 24 months, and the effective monthly cost is approximately $596, or roughly 1.36% of the CX-70's $43,780 MSRP.

Here is how the CX-70 lease compares to two competitive options this month:

What the CX-70 brings to the table

The Turbo Preferred is powered by Mazda's 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six with mild-hybrid assist, producing 280 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque on regular fuel (premium bumps output to 340 hp and 369 lb-ft on the Turbo S trims). Power is routed through an eight-speed automatic to standard i-Activ AWD. The inline-six is exceptionally smooth, far more refined than the turbo-fours found in the Santa Fe and Explorer.

Inside, the Preferred trim comes with leather-trimmed seats with heating and ventilation, a 12.3-inch center touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital gauge cluster, a heated steering wheel, a power liftgate, dual-zone climate control, and Mazda's full i-Activsense safety suite, including adaptive cruise control, lane centering, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Materials are soft-touch throughout, stitching is tight and purposeful, and the layout is clean without being sterile.

Mazda's warranty covers three years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper and five years/60,000 miles on the powertrain. That is shorter than Hyundai's coverage, but Mazda's reputation for build quality and long-term reliability is strong.

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a broker or dealership. All lease figures presented are estimates based on current market data and are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for pricing discrepancies, errors, or availability. Please verify all terms and conditions directly with your local dealer.

Copyright 2026 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This story was originally published April 28, 2026 at 6:30 AM.