Mazda MAZDA3 vs Mazda CX-5 Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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2023 Mazda MAZDA3 2.5 S Hatchback FWD
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2023 Mazda MAZDA3
2.5 S Hatchback FWD
MSRP
$23,550
Invoice
$22,523
Average Price Paid
$23,550
8 listings nationwide

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2023 Mazda CX-5
2.5 S AWD
MSRP
$26,700
Invoice
$26,200
Average Price Paid
$26,510
667 listings nationwide

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Pricing Analysis Price analysis based on recent sales data applied to current trim without options.

2023 Mazda MAZDA3
2.5 S Hatchback FWD
Fair Price
$24,482
Good Price
$22,838
Great Price
$21,898
2023 Mazda CX-5
2.5 S AWD
Fair Price
$26,917
Good Price
$25,872
Great Price
$25,274

Specs

2023 Mazda MAZDA3
2.5 S Hatchback FWD
2023 Mazda CX-5
2.5 S AWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
27 MPG
24 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
35 MPG
30 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 13.2 gal 15.3 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
191 hp @ 6,000 RPM
187 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque
186 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
186 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
13:1
13:1
Displacement
2,500 cc
2,500 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.5 in x 3.94 in
3.5 in x 3.94 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.3 in 41 in
Back Legroom 35.1 in 39.6 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 20.1 cu ft 30.8 cu ft
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 2,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 175.6 in 180.1 in
Width 70.7 in 83.3 in
Height 56.7 in 66.1 in
Wheelbase 107.3 in 106.2 in

Available Options

2023 Mazda MAZDA3
2.5 S Hatchback FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Deep Crystal Blue Mica
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Snowflake White Pearl Mica

Option Packages

  • Appearance Package
2023 Mazda CX-5
2.5 S AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Eternal Blue Mica
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Rhodium White Metallic
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic Paint

Option Packages

  • Illuminated Door Sill Trim Plates
  • Front & Rear Bumper Trim Package
  • Rhodium White Metallic Paint
  • Roof Rails & Cross Bars Package
  • Trailer Hitch W/Harness

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