Jeep vs. Mazda

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

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

Jeep versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Jeep versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 4 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Jeep has lower used vehicle starting prices in 3 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 5 comparisons.

Jeep versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Mazda vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 5 model comparisons, with Jeep offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Jeep versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Jeep versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Jeep has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 5 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Jeep has the better car ranking in 1 category: Wrangler Unlimited in Best 5-seater SUVs. Mazda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Best Crossover SUVs, Mazda CX-9 in Best Midsize SUVs, Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs, and Mazda CX-3 in Best Subcompact SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Jeep and Mazda each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Jeep ranks better with the Cherokee in Most Reliable Small SUVs and the Compass in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs.Mazda ranks better with the CX-9 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and the CX-9 in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: Jeep has the better car ranking in 1 category: Grand Cherokee (Plug-in Hybrid) in Safest Hybrid SUVs. Mazda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Safest Crossover SUVs, Mazda CX-9 in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Available Body Styles: Jeep offers only 12 SUVs. In comparison, Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Jeep offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 2 plug-in hybrids. Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

Jeep offers . Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.