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Used 2018 Mazda CX-5 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 crossover is offered in three trim levels: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. All models have front-wheel drive with all-wheel drive available as an option. The sole engine choice is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder (187 hp, 186 lb-ft of torque), which is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Standard equipment for every CX-5 includes 17-inch wheels, LED headlights, a 7-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera, a 40/20/40-split rear seats (fold and recline), a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a four-speaker sound system, Bluetooth, a four-speaker stereo and two USB ports. Low-speed forward collision warning and mitigation and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert are also included.

The available Sport i-Activsense package adds such features as automatic high-beams, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, upgraded forward collision warning and mitigation, and automatic windshield wipers.

The Touring trim adds a healthy dose of comfort items that most buyers will find appealing, such as 19-inch wheels, keyless ignition and entry, heated front seats, simulated leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power-adjustable driver seat, two additional speakers and two more USB ports. It also gets the i-Activsense suite of safety features as standard. The optional Touring Preferred package adds such items as navigation, an upgraded 10-speaker Bose sound system, a sunroof and a power liftgate.

The Grand Touring gets you all of the above, along with leather upholstery, driver-seat memory settings, a power-adjustable passenger seat, satellite radio, and LED foglights and taillights. The available Grand Touring Premium package includes a head-up display with traffic sign recognition, a heated steering wheel, heated second-row outboard seats and windshield wiper de-icer.

Trim Tested Module

Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our full test of the 2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring (2.5L inline-4 | 6-speed automatic | AWD).

NOTE: Since this test was conducted, the current Mazda CX-5 has received some revisions. Our findings remain broadly applicable to this year's 2018 Mazda CX-5, however.

Which CX-5 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 is available in three trim levels to suit the tastes and needs of a variety of buyers. We like the midlevel Touring model for its practical combination of value and features, including 19-inch wheels (new this year) and a full suite of safety equipment. The optional Touring Preferred package adds such items as navigation and an upgraded sound system, and all-wheel drive is available for an extra cost for those who need it. We only recommend all-wheel drive if you live in a snowy climate since it hurts your fuel economy.

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Comparing average pricing near
Maple Shade, NJ
Vehicle
CX-5 Sport
CX-5 Touring
CX-5 Grand Touring
Vehicle
Sport
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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Grand Touring
2.5L 4cyl 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
standard
standard
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette/suede
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
187 hp @ 6,000 rpm
187 hp @ 6,000 rpm
187 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/65R17
225/55R19
225/55R19
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
19 X 7.0-in
19 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
25 / 31 / 28 MPG
25 / 31 / 28 MPG
25 / 31 / 28 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.8 gal.
14.8 gal.
14.8 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
370 / 459 miles
370 / 459 miles
370 / 459 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.0 ft.
36.0 ft.
36.0 ft.
Curb weight
3,563 lb.
3,563 lb.
3,563 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.5 in.
7.5 in.
7.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.5 in.
72.5 in.
72.5 in.
Height
65.5 in.
65.5 in.
65.5 in.
Length
179.1 in.
179.1 in.
179.1 in.
Wheelbase
106.2 in.
106.2 in.
106.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
30.9 cu. ft.
30.9 cu. ft.
30.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
39.3 in.
Front Leg Room
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
57.1 in.
Rear Head Room
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Black, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Silk Beige, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Parchment, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Eternal Blue Mica
Sonic Silver Metallic
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Eternal Blue Mica
Sonic Silver Metallic
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Machine Gray Metallic
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Eternal Blue Mica
Sonic Silver Metallic
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Machine Gray Metallic
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Jet Black Mica
Snowflake White Pearl Mica