Acura vs. Mazda

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Mazda contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Mazda cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the Mazda brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, overall quality and reliability. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.

Acura versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over Acura.

Acura versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.

Acura versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Acura and Mazda tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.