2016 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2017 Mazda CX-5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Mazda CX-5 and 2017 Mazda CX-5 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Mazda CX-5 and the 2017 Mazda CX-5.
When comparing the 2016 Mazda CX-5's and the 2017 Mazda CX-5's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Mazda CX-5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2017 Mazda CX-5 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2016 Mazda CX-5 and 2017 Mazda CX-5 have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2016 Mazda CX-5's and the 2017 Mazda CX-5's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Mazda CX-5 is a better car than the 2017 Mazda CX-5.
Pricing: A used 2016 Mazda CX-5 ranges from $9,495 to $19,167 while a used 2017 Mazda CX-5 is priced between $12,670 to $21,238.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Mazda CX-5 and the 2017 Mazda CX-5 both lose 42.4 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda CX-5 is 8.5 out of 10. Mazda CX-5 is ranked 4 out of 19 Best Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Mazda CX-5 is ranked 5 and the Mazda CX-5 is ranked 5 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mazda CX-5 is 8.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2016 Mazda CX-5’s base engine makes 155 horsepower, and the 2017 Mazda CX-5 base engine makes 187 horsepower. The CX-5 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The CX-5 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles. This gives the 2016 Mazda CX-5 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2017 Mazda CX-5. The CX-5 uses gasoline, and the CX-5 uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Mazda CX-5 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
23470
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
21795 - 24995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24045
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
23728
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
21995 - 25645
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14527
Price Range:
9495 - 19167
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
12884
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
10894 - 17097
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
558
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
100433
# Good or Great Deals:
152
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17097
Price Range:
12670 - 21238
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
14378
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
11916 - 18803
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
283
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
90242
# Good or Great Deals:
85
Mazda CX-5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Mazda CX-5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
2.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.6 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.263
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Mazda CX-5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.263
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.115738698958921
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.3 - 8.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9516003321689106
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 12.7
Mazda CX-5 Rankings
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54 out of / 67Mazda CX-5 Rankings
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54 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2016 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Sport, Touring
2017 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels
Grand Select, Grand Touring, Sport, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
155 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
150 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
187 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
185 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 35 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
385 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
355 / 459 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Cargo Space:
34.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
137.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
30.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
134.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3212 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
67.3 inches
Length:
179.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3527 lbs
Width:
72.5 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
179.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Gray
Meteor Gray Mica
Silver
Sonic Silver Metallic
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Gray
Not available
Silver
Sonic Silver Metallic
Blue
Eternal Blue Mica
Red
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
White
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Silk Beige
