Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota Matrix
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota Matrix contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mazda CX-5 and the Toyota Matrix.
In comparing the Mazda CX-5's and the Toyota Matrix's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-5 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Matrix has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Mazda CX-5 and Toyota Matrix have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mazda CX-5's and the Toyota Matrix's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-5 is a better car than the Toyota Matrix.
Pricing: A used 2013 Mazda CX-5 ranges from $7,293 to $15,996 while a used 2013 Toyota Matrix is priced between $5,983 to $17,087.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda CX-5’s base engine makes 155 horsepower, and the Toyota Matrix base engine makes 132 horsepower. Both the CX-5 and the Matrix are rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 518 and 422 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda CX-5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Matrix has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Mazda CX-5 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$22,849
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$19,000 - $27,030
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,275
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,507
Price Range:
$7,293 - $15,996
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$11,918
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$8,324 - $28,340
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
165
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
129,227
# Good or Great Deals:
43
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,996
Price Range:
$5,983 - $17,087
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
140,864
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Mazda CX-5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota Matrix Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda CX-5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Matrix
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 18.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Mazda CX-5 Rankings
Ranking
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50 out of / 67Toyota Matrix Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Sport, Touring
Toyota Matrix Trim Levels
L, S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
155 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
150 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
132 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
128 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 35 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
385 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 32 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Cargo Space:
34.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
137.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
19.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
49.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
114.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3208 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
65.7 inches
Length:
178.7 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2844 lbs
Width:
69.5 inches
Height:
61 inches
Length:
171.9 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Mica
Gray
Metropolitan Gray Mica
Silver
Liquid Silver Metallic
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Green
Spruce Mica
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Ash / Dark Charcoal
