Is the 2025 Mazda CX-50 a good car?
Yes.
5 of 7checks
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Height 63.5 in. Class middle half 64.7 to 70.1 in.
- Good buy: 6 rivals beat 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 | $99 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.6 in, top 23% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 3% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 6 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 38.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.6 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 31.4 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | Yes |
Is the CX-50 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $30,500 | Median $48,995 | 189 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 185.8 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.8 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the CX-50 a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 22% of 151
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, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.1 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.8 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | 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 23% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 2.5 S Premium Plus AWD, 8.6 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the CX-50 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 3% below cars like it.
- Price, 2.5 S Select AWD
- $30,500
- Predicted price
- $31,318
- Gap
- -$818 (-3%)
- Model error
- 12% median, 299 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2025 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the CX-50 a good buy?
No. 6 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD | $30,500 | 11.4 cents | 56.3 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Nissan Rogue FWD S | $28,590 | 9.7 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Kia Sportage Hybrid LX FWD | $28,790 | 7.4 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 227 hp |
| Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Active | $29,515 | 6.8 cents | 60.8 cu ft | 210 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 LE FWD | $29,800 | 10.7 cents | 69.8 cu ft | 203 hp |
| Honda CR-V LX 2WD | $30,100 | 10.7 cents | 76.5 cu ft | 190 hp |
| Volkswagen Tiguan S FWD | $30,245 | 11.0 cents | 58.9 cu ft | 201 hp |
Compared with 1,176 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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