Is the 2023 Mazda CX-5 a good car?
Yes.
4 of 5checks
- Off-road: 7.9 in clearance. Top 63% of 166.
- Not enough data: seniors, good buy.
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 | 4 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $107 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Not enough data | N/A |
| Off-road | No | 7.9 in, top 63% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 8% below predicted |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- 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 38.3 in | 168 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 29.1 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | Yes |
Is the CX-5 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $26,700 | Median $44,813 | 180 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 180.1 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | Yes |
| Turning circle | N/A | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No data |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.3 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the CX-5 a good commuter car?
Yes. $107 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $107
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 26% of 154
Is the CX-5 a good car for seniors?
Not enough data.
Is the CX-5 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.9 in clearance. Top 63% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 2.5 Turbo AWD, 7.9 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the CX-5 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 8% below cars like it.
- Price, 2.5 S AWD
- $26,700
- Predicted price
- $29,078
- Gap
- -$2,378 (-8%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the CX-5 a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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