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Genesis vs. Mazda

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Genesis 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 Genesis and Mazda cars.

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

Genesis versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Genesis 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 2 out of 2 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 Genesis.

Genesis versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Genesis vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Genesis offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Genesis and Mazda have the same towing capacity.

Genesis versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Genesis has better safety ratings in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Genesis and Mazda tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Safest Car Rankings:

Available Body Styles: Genesis offers 5 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Mazda offers 8 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Genesis offers 6 gasoline vehicles and 3 electric vehicles. Mazda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids.

Genesis offers 9 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.

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Model & Pricing
  • Pricing
  • Depreciation
  • Specs
  • Ratings
  • Bodystyles
  • Drivetrains

Genesis

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Mazda

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New Car Pricing

SUVs

Genesis GV70

$50,475 - $72,960

Genesis GV70

$50,475 - $72,960

Genesis GV80

$66,375 - $86,275

New Car Pricing

SUVs

Mazda CX-50

$31,811 - $45,135

Mazda CX-5

$31,061 - $41,347

Mazda CX-90

$39,243 - $57,415

Used Car Pricing

SUVs

Genesis GV70

$47,003 - $72,635

Genesis GV70

$47,003 - $72,635

Genesis GV80

Not Yet Available

Used Car Pricing

SUVs

Mazda CX-50

$25,355 - $39,867

Mazda CX-5

$25,750 - $37,887

Mazda CX-90

$32,123 - $54,696

5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)

SUVs

Genesis GV70

51.7%

Genesis GV70

51.7%

Genesis GV80

54.9%

5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)

SUVs

Mazda CX-50

43.5%

Mazda CX-5

42.4%

Mazda CX-90

46.7%

Horsepower / Torque

SUVs

Genesis GV70

300 hp / 311 foot-lbs

Genesis GV70

300 hp / 311 foot-lbs

Genesis GV80

300 hp / 311 foot-lbs

Horsepower / Torque

SUVs

Mazda CX-50

187 hp / 185 foot-lbs

Mazda CX-5

187 hp / 186 foot-lbs

Mazda CX-90

280 hp / 332 foot-lbs

MPG (city/highway/combined)

SUVs

Genesis GV70

Not Yet Available

Genesis GV70

Not Yet Available

Genesis GV80

Not Yet Available

MPG (city/highway/combined)

SUVs

Mazda CX-50

25 / 31 / 28

Mazda CX-5

Not Yet Available

Mazda CX-90

23 / 28 / 25

Max Towing Capacity

SUVs

Genesis GV70

3500 lbs

Genesis GV70

3500 lbs

Genesis GV80

6000 lbs

Max Towing Capacity

SUVs

Mazda CX-50

3500 lbs

Mazda CX-5

2000 lbs

Mazda CX-90

5000 lbs

iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings

SUVs

Genesis GV70

Not available

Genesis GV70

Not available

Genesis GV80

Not available

iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings

SUVs

Mazda CX-50

Not available

Mazda CX-5

8.5 / 10

Mazda CX-90

Not available

iSeeCars Reliability Ratings

SUVs

Genesis GV70

Not available

Genesis GV70

Not available

Genesis GV80

Not available

iSeeCars Reliability Ratings

SUVs

Mazda CX-50

Not available

Mazda CX-5

8.1 / 10

Mazda CX-90

Not available

iSeeCars Safety Ratings

SUVs

Genesis GV70

10 / 10

Genesis GV70

10 / 10

Genesis GV80

10 / 10

iSeeCars Safety Ratings

SUVs

Mazda CX-50

10 / 10

Mazda CX-5

9.0 / 10

Mazda CX-90

10 / 10

iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings

SUVs

Genesis GV70

7.7 / 10

Genesis GV70

7.7 / 10

Genesis GV80

7.5 / 10

iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings

SUVs

Mazda CX-50

8.2 / 10

Mazda CX-5

8.3 / 10

Mazda CX-90

8.0 / 10

iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings

SUVs

Genesis GV70

#3 of 28 in

Safest Luxury Small SUVs

Genesis GV70

#3 of 28 in

Safest Luxury Small SUVs

Genesis GV80

#3 of 31 in

Safest Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings

SUVs

Mazda CX-50

#1 of 19 in

Safest Small SUVs

Mazda CX-5

#9 of 19 in

Safest Small SUVs

Mazda CX-90

#3 of 33 in

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

Available Body Styles

SUV: Electrified GV70, GV60, GV70, GV80, GV80 Coupe
Sedan: Electrified G80, G70, G80, G90

Available Body Styles

SUV: CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, CX-50 Hybrid, CX-70, CX-70 Plug-in Hybrid, CX-90, CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid
Sedan: MAZDA3
Convertible: MX-5 Miata, MX-5 Miata RF
Hatchback: MAZDA3

Available Drivetrain Options

Drivetrains: Electric, Gasoline
Drive Types: AWD, RWD
Gasoline: G70, G80, G90, GV70, GV80, GV80 Coupe
Electric: Electrified G80, Electrified GV70, GV60
AWD: Electrified G80, Electrified GV70, G70, G80, G90, GV60, GV70, GV80, GV80 Coupe
RWD: G70, GV60, GV80

Available Drivetrain Options

Drivetrains: Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid
Drive Types: AWD, FWD, RWD
Gasoline: CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, CX-70, CX-90, MX-5 Miata, MX-5 Miata RF, Mazda3 Sedan
Hybrid: CX-50 Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid: CX-70 Plug-in Hybrid, CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid
AWD: CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, CX-50 Hybrid, CX-70, CX-70 Plug-in Hybrid, CX-90, CX-90 Plug-in Hybrid, Mazda3 Sedan
FWD: Mazda3 Sedan
RWD: MX-5 Miata, MX-5 Miata RF

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