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 horsepower, fuel efficiency, reliability and variety of models offered. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality, safety and retained value.
Lexus versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lexus versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 5 out of 5 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 5 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over Lexus.
Lexus versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 5 model comparisons, with Mazda offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Mazda offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 4 comparisons. In 2 comparisons, Lexus and Mazda have the same towing capacity.
Lexus versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lexus versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lexus 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 4 out of 5 comparisons.
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Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Lexus offers 17 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.
Drivetrain Options: Lexus offers 17 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.
Lexus offers 23 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 10 rear-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus NX 250
$41,114 - $46,615
Lexus NX 350
$46,140 - $58,183
Lexus NX 350
$46,140 - $58,183
Lexus RX 350
$52,880 - $67,145
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
$38,933 - $48,184
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
$30,611 - $40,595
Mazda CX-50
$31,833 - $45,266
Mazda CX-5
$30,611 - $40,595
Mazda CX-9
$40,092 - $46,756
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
$26,445 - $36,779
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus NX 250
$38,466 - $44,993
Lexus NX 350
$42,994 - $56,762
Lexus NX 350
$42,994 - $56,762
Lexus RX 350
$52,993 - $66,936
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
$35,999 - $46,540
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
$28,687 - $40,393
Mazda CX-50
$29,626 - $41,990
Mazda CX-5
$28,687 - $40,393
Mazda CX-9
$29,370 - $39,992
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
$24,990 - $36,663
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lexus NX 250
39.1%
Lexus NX 350
39%
Lexus NX 350
39%
Lexus RX 350
42.5%
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
38%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
36.2%
Mazda CX-50
38.7%
Mazda CX-5
36.2%
Mazda CX-9
47%
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
34.1%
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
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
181 hp
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-50
187 hp / 186 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-5
187 hp / 185 foot-lbs
Mazda CX-9
250 hp / 320 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
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
43 / 41 / 42
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-50
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-5
Not Yet Available
Mazda CX-9
20 / 26 / 23
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
Lexus RX 350
3494 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
Mazda CX-9
3500 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
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
8.2 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-5
8.2 / 10
Mazda CX-9
8.7 / 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
Lexus RX 350
8.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
7.2 / 10
Mazda CX-50
Not available
Mazda CX-5
7.2 / 10
Mazda CX-9
8.6 / 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
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 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
Mazda CX-9
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lexus NX 250
8.1 / 10
Lexus NX 350
8.1 / 10
Lexus NX 350
8.1 / 10
Lexus RX 350
7.9 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lexus UX 250h
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mazda CX-5
8.3 / 10
Mazda CX-50
8.1 / 10
Mazda CX-5
8.3 / 10
Mazda CX-9
7.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mazda CX-30
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#2 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
#3 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Mazda CX-9
#2 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money