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2017 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2018 Mazda CX-5

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Mazda CX-5 and 2018 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 2017 Mazda CX-5 and the 2018 Mazda CX-5.

When we compare the 2017 Mazda CX-5's and the 2018 Mazda CX-5's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Mazda CX-5 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Mazda CX-5 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2017 Mazda CX-5 and 2018 Mazda CX-5 have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Mazda CX-5's and the 2018 Mazda CX-5's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2017 Mazda CX-5 ranges from $14,398 to $22,989 while a used 2018 Mazda CX-5 is priced between $15,799 to $23,999.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Mazda CX-5 and the 2018 Mazda CX-5 both lose 36.2 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda CX-5 is 8.2 out of 10. Mazda CX-5 is ranked 10 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 28 and the Mazda CX-5 is ranked 28 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mazda CX-5 is 7.2 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2017 Mazda CX-5 and the 2018 Mazda CX-5 makes 187 horsepower. The CX-5 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, while the CX-5 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 459 miles. Both models use 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.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$24,045

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,728

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$21,995 - $25,645

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$24,150

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,370

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$22,550 - $27,895

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,636

Price Range:

$14,398 - $22,989

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$16,407

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$14,149 - $20,586

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

305

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

81,189

# Good or Great Deals:

102

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$19,960

Price Range:

$15,799 - $23,999

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$18,697

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$15,309 - $27,261

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

436

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

74,687

# Good or Great Deals:

190

Mazda CX-5 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Mazda CX-5 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Mazda CX-5

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

3.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

2.8 - 6.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

23.9%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Mazda CX-5

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.3

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

4.8

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

3.8 - 7.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

23.9%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

0.9 - 14.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.9 - 13

Mazda CX-5 Rankings

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

3 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

4 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

4 / 6

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

8 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

9 / 20

Best Small SUVs for Towing

9 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

9 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

9 / 14

Best Small SUVs

10 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

12 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

14 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

14 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

14 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

15 / 19

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

17 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

18 / 19

Best Family Crossover SUVs

19 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

20 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

20 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs

28 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

32 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

34 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

35 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

35 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

39 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

43 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

47 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

50 / 67

Mazda CX-5 Rankings

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

3 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

4 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

4 / 6

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

8 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

9 / 20

Best Small SUVs for Towing

9 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

9 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

9 / 14

Best Small SUVs

10 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

12 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

14 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

14 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

14 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

15 / 19

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

17 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

18 / 19

Best Family Crossover SUVs

19 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

20 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

20 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs

28 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

32 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

34 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

35 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

35 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

39 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

43 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

47 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

50 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2017 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels

Grand Select, Grand Touring, Sport, Touring

2018 Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels

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

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 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

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

187 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

186 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

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

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):


25 / 31 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

370 / 459 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

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

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

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

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

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

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

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

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:

3527 lbs

Width:

72.5 inches

Height:

66.1 inches

Length:

179.1 inches

Wheelbase:

106.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.6 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3563 lbs

Width:

72.5 inches

Height:

66.2 inches

Length:

179.1 inches

Wheelbase:

106.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.5 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

Blue

Eternal Blue Mica

Red

Soul Red Crystal Metallic

Silver

Sonic Silver Metallic

White

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Mica

Blue

Eternal Blue Mica

Red

Soul Red Crystal Metallic

Silver

Sonic Silver Metallic

White

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

Interior Colors

Beige

Silk Beige

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black

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