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Mazda CX-50 vs. Acura RDX

In comparing the Mazda CX-50 to the Acura RDX, the Mazda CX-50 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Acura RDX has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mazda CX-50 versus the Acura RDX, the Mazda CX-50 is a better car than the Acura RDX.

Mazda CX-50 versus Acura RDX Pricing

A used 2023 Mazda CX-50 ranges from $34,161 to $43,908 while a used 2023 Acura RDX is priced between $42,715 to $55,018. For a new model, the Mazda CX-50's price is between $33,954 and $44,336, with the Acura RDX priced between $45,171 and $55,318.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Mazda CX-50’s base engine makes 187 horsepower, and the Acura RDX base engine makes 272 horsepower. The CX-50 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 474 miles. The RDX is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 479 miles. The CX-50 uses regular unleaded, and the RDX uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Acura RDX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Mazda CX-50 has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room trunk space.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Mazda CX-50 has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance, while the Acura RDX has the advantage of offering higher payload capacity.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Acura RDX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Mazda CX-50

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$33,954 - $44,336

Used Asking Price:

$34,161 - $43,908

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$45,171 - $55,318

Used Asking Price:

$42,715 - $55,018

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

49.3%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Rankings

Not yet available

iSeeCars Rankings

1 / 29

Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs

1 / 29
5 / 67

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

23 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

41 / 67

Summary Review

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Pros and Cons

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Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

2.5 S, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Preferred Plus, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Premium Plus, 2.5 S Select, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition, 2.5 Turbo Premium, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus

Trim Levels

Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Advance w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Tech, w/A-SPEC, w/Tech

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:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

6 years / 70000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

187 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

186 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.050 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

272 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

280 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.072 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

24 / 30 / 27

Range (city/hwy):

379 / 474 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

22 / 28 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

376 / 479 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

34.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.6 inches

Cargo Space:

31.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

56.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

131.7 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

60 inches

Rear Head Room:

38 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57 inches

Cargo Space:

29.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

58.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

133.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3706 lbs

Width:

80.8 inches

Height:

63.5 inches

Length:

185.8 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3775 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

65.7 inches

Length:

187.4 inches

Wheelbase:

108.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.2 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum

Tire Size:

225/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum

Tire Size:

235/55R19