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Is the 2024 Mazda CX-5 a good car?

Yes.

4 of 5checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

CX-5 -5%-55%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 167 SUVs (2024). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2024 Mazda CX-5
CheckResultNumber
Family carYes4 of 4 parts
First carYes4 of 4 parts
CommuterYes$111 a month, same as median
SeniorsNot enough dataN/A
Off-roadNo7.9 in, top 66%
Worth the moneyYes5% below predicted
Good buyNot enough dataN/A

Is the CX-5 a good family car?

Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2024 Mazda CX-5
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom39.6 inMedian 38.6 in172Yes
Rear headroom39.0 inMedian 38.7 in174Yes
Cargo behind the last row29.1 cu ftMedian 25.3 cu ft182Yes

Is the CX-5 a good first car?

Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.

First car check, 2024 Mazda CX-5
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$29,300Median $47,450187Yes
Horsepower187 hp169 hp to 355 hp188Yes
Length180.1 inMedian 190.5 in180Yes
Turning circleN/AMedian 38.7 ft169No data
Fuel cost per mile12.8 centsMedian 12.8 cents189Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the CX-5 a good commuter car?

Yes. $111 a month to commute. Same as the class median.

Miles a month
867
This car
$111
Median of 189 SUVs
$111
Highway mpg
29 mpg, top 28% of 155

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 66% of 175 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD, 7.9 in
Cohort
175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the CX-5 worth the money?

Yes. Priced 5% below cars like it.

Price, 2.5 S Select AWD
$29,300
Predicted price
$30,893
Gap
-$1,593 (-5%)
Model error
14% median, 310 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 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.

Your prices, use and trim may differ.

How values are checked