Lexus vs. Mazda
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Lexus 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 Lexus and Mazda cars.
When comparing the Lexus brand to the Mazda brand, Lexus has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, retained value and variety of models offered. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, towing capacity and safety.
Lexus versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lexus versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 4 out of 4 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Lexus versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 4 model comparisons, with Mazda offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Mazda offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, Lexus and Mazda have the same towing capacity.
Lexus versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Mazda has better safety ratings in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Lexus offers 18 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Mazda offers 8 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Lexus offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Mazda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids.
Lexus offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus NX 250
$42,699 - $47,631
Lexus NX 350
$47,794 - $58,670
Lexus NX 350
$47,794 - $58,670
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
$37,115 - $45,262
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
$31,061 - $41,347
Mazda CX-50
$31,811 - $45,135
Mazda CX-5
$31,061 - $41,347
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
$26,662 - $36,503
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus NX 250
$38,995 - $46,221
Lexus NX 350
$43,476 - $53,998
Lexus NX 350
$43,476 - $53,998
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
$33,500 - $40,725
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
$25,750 - $37,887
Mazda CX-50
$25,355 - $39,867
Mazda CX-5
$25,750 - $37,887
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
$23,486 - $32,918
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lexus NX 250
38.4%
Lexus NX 350
38.4%
Lexus NX 350
38.4%
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
36.9%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
42.4%
Mazda CX-50
43.5%
Mazda CX-5
42.4%
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
39.5%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Lexus NX 250
203 hp / 184 foot-lbs
Lexus NX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Lexus NX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
181 hp
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-50
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
191 hp / 186 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lexus NX 250
26 / 33 / 28
Lexus NX 350
21 / 28 / 24
Lexus NX 350
21 / 28 / 24
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
43 / 41 / 42
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
25 / 31 / 28
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
26 / 33 / 29
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lexus NX 250
2000 lbs
Lexus NX 350
2000 lbs
Lexus NX 350
2000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
Not yet available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Mazda CX-50
3500 lbs
Mazda CX-5
2000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
Not yet available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lexus NX 250
Not available
Lexus NX 350
Not available
Lexus NX 350
Not available
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
8.5 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-5
8.5 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lexus NX 250
Not available
Lexus NX 350
Not available
Lexus NX 350
Not available
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-5
8.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lexus NX 250
8.0 / 10
Lexus NX 350
8.0 / 10
Lexus NX 350
8.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
9.0 / 10
Mazda CX-50
10 / 10
Mazda CX-5
9.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lexus NX 250
8.6 / 10
Lexus NX 350
8.6 / 10
Lexus NX 350
8.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
8.3 / 10
Mazda CX-50
8.2 / 10
Mazda CX-5
8.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
8.5 / 10
