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Toyota Camry vs. Mazda CX-5

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Camry and Mazda CX-5 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 Toyota Camry and the Mazda CX-5.

When comparing the Toyota Camry's and the Mazda CX-5's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and base engine power. The Mazda CX-5 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and overall quality score. The Toyota Camry and Mazda CX-5 have the same Based on this comparison of the Toyota Camry's and the Mazda CX-5's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry is a better car than the Mazda CX-5.

Pricing: For a new model, the Toyota Camry's price is between $30,679 and $43,023, with the Mazda CX-5 priced between $31,061 and $41,347.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Camry loses 37.7 percent of its value and the Mazda CX-5 loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Camry retains 4.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mazda CX-5.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Camry is 8.2 out of 10 while the Mazda CX-5's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Camry being ranked 1 out of 9 Best Hybrid Midsize Cars and the Mazda CX-5 being ranked 4 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota Camry and Mazda CX-5 is 8.1 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Camry’s base engine makes 225 horsepower, and the Mazda CX-5 base engine makes 187 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda CX-5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Camry and the Mazda CX-5 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

30679 - 43023

Starting MSRP:

29000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29025

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29000 - 29050

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

31061 - 41347

Starting MSRP:

29050

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

28836

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

24135 - 30995

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

30175

Price Range:

25750 - 37887

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

32106

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

28107 - 36583

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

11113

Depreciation %:

0.38321837

Resale Value $:

17887

Residual Value %:

0.61678163

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

0.49202387

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

0.38321837 - 0.49237599

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

12425

Depreciation %:

0.42771385

Resale Value $:

16625

Residual Value %:

0.57228615

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)

0.43208374

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)

0.30791758 - 0.51647538

Toyota Camry Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Mazda CX-5 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Camry

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

14.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

11.6

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

8.8 - 14.3

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.355

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda CX-5

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

15.7

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

11.3

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

9.6 - 15.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.263



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.5563369845389827

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.6 - 16.1

Toyota Camry Rankings

Best Family Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 9

Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 9

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 4

Most Reliable Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $30k

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

2 / 9

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 9

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

2 / 9

Best Family Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

3 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

3 / 15

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize Cars

3 / 9

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

4 / 15

Safest Hybrid Cars

5 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 25

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

7 / 25

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars for Tall People

7 / 9

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

8 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

14 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

17 / 25

Mazda CX-5 Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

1 / 56

Best Small SUVs for the Money

1 / 18

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

2 / 20

Best Family Small SUVs

2 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

2 / 13

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Most Reliable Small SUVs

3 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

3 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

3 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

4 / 20

Best Small SUVs

4 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

4 / 9

Best Small SUVs for Teens

4 / 7

Best Crossover SUVs

5 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

5 / 67

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

8 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

8 / 18

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

11 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

12 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

12 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 19

Safest Crossover SUVs

15 / 67

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

15 / 19

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

16 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

18 / 19

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

20 / 56

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

21 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

30 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

35 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

35 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

41 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

46 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

54 / 67

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Toyota Camry Trim Levels

LE, Nightshade, SE, XLE, XSE

Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels

2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium Plus, 2.5 S Select, 2.5 Turbo Premium, 2.5 Turbo Signature

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

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:

5 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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

225 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.065 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

187 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

186 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.051 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

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


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.7 inches

Cargo Space:

15.1 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

99.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.8 inches

Cargo Space:

30.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

59.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

134.4 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3450 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

193.5 inches

Wheelbase:

111.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3679 lbs

Width:

83.3 inches

Height:

66.1 inches

Length:

180.1 inches

Wheelbase:

106.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.6 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P205/65R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Ocean Gem / Reservoir Blue

Gray

Underground

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Ice Cap

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Mica

Blue

Deep Crystal Blue Mica

Gray

Platinum Quartz Metallic

Red

Not available

Silver

Not available

White

Rhodium White Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Boulder

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

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