Is the 2023 Mazda CX-50 a good car?
Yes.
5 of 7checks
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Height 63.5 in. Class middle half 64.4 to 69.1 in.
- 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 | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $103 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.6 in, top 28% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 11% below 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-50 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.8 in | Median 38.3 in | 168 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.6 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 31.4 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | Yes |
Is the CX-50 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,550 | Median $44,813 | 180 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 185.8 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the CX-50 a good commuter car?
Yes. $103 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $103
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 26% of 154
Is the CX-50 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.3 in clearance, 63.5 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 34.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the CX-50 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.6 in clearance. Top 28% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Turbo AWD, 8.6 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the CX-50 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 11% below cars like it.
- Price, 2.5 S AWD
- $27,550
- Predicted price
- $30,809
- Gap
- -$3,259 (-11%)
- 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-50 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-50 2.5 S AWD | $27,550 | 11.9 cents | 56.3 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Nissan Rogue Sport FWD S | $27,360 | 9.7 cents | 61.1 cu ft | 201 hp |
Compared with 1,163 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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