Is the 2021 Mazda CX-5 a good car?
Yes.
5 of 7checks
- Off-road: 7.5 in clearance. Top 76% of 132.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.5 in, top 76% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 2% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the CX-5 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.6 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 30.9 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the CX-5 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $25,370 | Median $39,195 | 144 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 179.1 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the CX-5 a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 20% of 137
Is the CX-5 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.5 in clearance, 66.2 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the CX-5 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.5 in clearance. Top 76% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Sport AWD, 7.5 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the CX-5 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 2% above cars like it.
- Price, Sport FWD
- $25,370
- Predicted price
- $24,935
- Gap
- +$435 (+2%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the CX-5 a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 Sport FWD | $25,370 | 11.4 cents | 59.6 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Honda CR-V LX 2WD | $25,350 | 10.7 cents | 75.8 cu ft | 190 hp |
Compared with 1,025 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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