Mazda CX50 Comparisons
2024 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus vs.
2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness
 Performance
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13% more maximum torque (320 lb.-ft* vs. 277)
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Skyactiv®-Drive 6-speed Sport automatic transmission provides a more crisp, precise shifting feel than the Outback's Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
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CX-50 2.5 Turbo's Mi-Drive offers Sport and Towing modes-not available on the Outback
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Standard 20-inch wheels and tires - 17-inch wheels and tires available on the Outback
 Exterior
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CX-50 overall height is 63.9 inches for easier roof access vs. 66.9 inches for the Outback Wilderness
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Standard automatic power folding mirrors-not available on the Outback
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Standard rain-sensing windshield wipers-not available on the Outback
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Standard panoramic moonroof- not available on the Outback
 Interior
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Standard leather seats-not available on the Outback
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Standard Blind Spot Prevention and 360° View Monitor-not available on the Outback
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Standard Active Driving Display. The Outback offers no type of head-up display
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Mazda Connected Services, standard on packages, is complimentary for 3 years-the Outback's StarLink offers basic complimentary features for 3 years, with many features costing money after the first 6 months.
Addressing Outback Advantages
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Greater available horsepower (260 vs. 256*)- just 2% less, but CX-50 delivers up to 16% more torque
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Higher ground clearance (9.5 inches vs. 8.6)-the CX-50 features a lower step-in height for easy passenger compartment and roof access
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Greater maximum cargo capacity (75.7 cubic ft. vs. 56.3)-much of the Outback's advantage comes from its higher vehicle height, so its additional cargo capacity isn't often used.Â
*with 93 octane fuel
2024 Mazda CX-50
vs.
2024 Toyota RAV4 Adventure
Performance
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26% more maximum available horsepower (256* vs. 203) and 73% more maximum torque (320 lb-ft* vs. 184)
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The CX-50 2.5 Turbo's Mi-Drive offers Towing modes-not available on the RAV4
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The CX-50 wheelbase is 110.8 inches vs. 105.9 for the RAV4
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Standard 20-inch wheels-not available on the RAV4 (19-inch wheels)
 Exterior
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The CX-50's overall height is 63.9 inches for easier roof access vs. 68.6 for the RAV4 Adventure
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Standard automatic power folding mirrors-not available on the RAV4
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Standard Adaptive Front lighting system-no comparable system available on the RAV4
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Standard panoramic moonroof-not available on the RAV4 Adventure
Interior
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Standard Blind Spot Prevention - not available on the RAV4
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Standard leather seats-not available on the RAV4
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Standard ventilated front seats-not available on the RAV4 Adventure
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Mazda Connected Services, standard on packages, are complimentary for 3 years-RAV4's Connected Services are not standard on all models and most services are only complimentary for 1 year
Addressing RAV4's Advantages
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8-speed automatic transmission-the CX-50 Turbo delivers up to 26% more horsepower and 73% more torque*
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Greater rear-seat headroom (39.5 inches vs. 37.5)-the RAV4 does not feature a panoramic moonroof like the CX-50 2.5 Turbo
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Greater maximum cargo capacity (69.8 cu.-ft. vs. 56.3)-much of the RAV4's advantage comes from its higher vehicle height, so its additional cargo capacity isn't often used
*(with 93-octane fuel)
2024 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Premium Plus vs.
2024 Honda CR-V EX-L
Performance
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Greater torque than the CR-V (186 lb.-ft vs. 179)
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Skyactiv®-Drive 6-speed Sport automatic transmission provides a more crisp, precise shifting feel than the CR-V's Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
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The CX-50 2.5 S's Mi-Drive offers Sport and Off-road modes-not available on the CR-V
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Standard 20-inch wheels-not available on the CR-V
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Greater maximum towing capacity (2,000 lbs. for CX-50 2.5 S vs. 1,500 lbs. for CR-V)
Exterior
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CX-50 overall height is 63.9 inches for easier roof access vs. 66.5 for the CR-V
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CX-50 wheelbase is 110.8 inches vs. 106.3 for the CR-V
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Standard automatic power folding mirrors-not available on the CR-V
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Standard panoramic moonroof-not available on the CR-V
Interior
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Standard ventilated seats for 2.5 S Premium Plus-not available on any CR-V model
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Convenient, intuitive and ergonomic Commander control on CX-50 vs. touchscreen on the CR-V
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Standard Active Driving Display for 2.5 S Premium Plus-not available on any CR-V model
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Mazda Connected Services, standard on packages, are complimentary for 3 years vs. 1 for Honda's version (also lacks several features)
Addressing CR-V Advantages
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Greater available horsepower (190 vs. 187)-just 2% more, but the CX-50 delivers 4% more torque
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Greater rear-seat headroom (38.2 inches vs. 37.5)-the CR-V does not feature a panoramic moonroof like the CX-50 2.5 S Premium Plus
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Greater maximum cargo capacity (76.5 cubic feet vs. 56.3)-much of the CR-V's advantage comes from its higher vehicle height, so its additional cargo capacity isn't often usedÂ
2024 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Premium
Plus vs.
2024 Ford Bronco Sport
Performance
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The CX-50 2.5 S has standard G Vectoring Control Plus-no similar feature available on the Bronco Sport
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The CX-50 wheelbase is 110.8 inches vs. 105.1 for the Bronco Sport
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The CX-50 2.5 S has 8.6 inches of ground clearance vs. 7.9 for the Bronco Sport Outer Banks
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Standard 20-inch wheels-not available on the Bronco Sport
 Exterior
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CX-50 overall height is 63.9 inches for easier roof access vs. 70.2 for the Bronco Sport
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Standard automatic power folding mirrors-not available on the Bronco Sport
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Standard panoramic moonroof - not available on the Bronco Sport
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Standard power liftgate-not available on the Bronco SportÂ
 Interior
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Standard Wireless Apple CarPlay ® and Wireless Android Auto™-not available on the Bronco Sport
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12-speaker Bose® audio system, compared with 6-speaker audio system on the Bronco Sport
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Convenient, intuitive and ergonomic Commander control on CX-50 vs touchscreen on the Bronco Sport
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Standard Active Driving Display - not available on Bronco Sport
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Standard Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go-optional on the Bronco Sport
Addressing Bronco Sport Advantages
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Greater available torque (190 lb-ft vs. 186)-CX-50 delivers more horsepower (187 vs 181)
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Greater rear-seat headroom (41.7 inches vs. 37.5)-the Bronco Sport does not feature a panoramic moonroof like the CX-50 2.5 S Premium Plus
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Greater maximum cargo capacity (65.2 cubic feet vs. 56.3)-much of the Bronco Sport's advantage comes from its higher vehicle height, so its additional cargo capacity isn't often used
2024 Mazda CX-50 2.5 S Premium Plus
vs. 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross XLE AWD
Performance
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10% more horsepower (187 vs. 169
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23% more torque (186 lb-ft vs. 151)
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Skyactiv-Drive® 6-speed Sport automatic transmission provides a more crisp, precise shifting feel than the Corolla Cross's Continuously Variable Transmission
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The CX-50 2.5 S's Mi-Drive offers Off-road mode-not available on the Corolla Cross
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Standard 20-inch wheels-not available on the Corolla Cross
Exterior
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CX-50 wheelbase is 110.8 inches vs. 103.9 inches for the Corolla Cross
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Standard automatic power folding mirrors-not available on the Corolla Cross
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Standard panoramic moonroof-not available on the Corolla Cross
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Standard rain-sensing windshield wipers with de-icer-not available on the Corolla Cross
Interior
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Standard Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™-not available on Corolla Cross
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Standard leather seats-not available on the Corolla Cross
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Standard Active Driving Display-not available on the Corolla Cross
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Convenient, intuitive and ergonomic Commander control on the CX-50 vs. touchscreen on the Corolla Cross
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Mazda Connected Services, standard on packages, are complimentary for 3 years-the Corolla Cross's Connected Services are not standard on all models, and most services are only complimentary for 1 year
Addressing Corolla Cross Advantages
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Greater maximum cargo capacity (65.5 cubic feet. vs. 56.3)-the CX-50 has greater minimum cargo capacity (31.4 cubic feet vs 25.2)
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Greater rear-seat headroom (39.1 inches vs. 37.5)-the Corolla Cross does not feature a panoramic moonroof like the CX-50 2.5 S Premium Plus
2024 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus vs.
2024 Lexus NX 350 AWD
Performance
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The CX-50 2.5 Turbo has a greater towing capacity than the NX 350 (3,500 lbs. vs 2,000)
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The CX-50 2.5 Turbo's Mi-Drive offers Sport and Towing modes-not available on the NX 350
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The CX-50 2.5 Turbo offers nearly an inch more standard ground clearance than the NX 350 (8.6 inches vs 7.7)
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Standard 20-inch wheels-optional on the NX 350
Exterior
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Standard power liftgate-optional on the NX 350
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Standard panoramic moonroof-optional on the NX 350
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Standard Adaptive Front Lighting System-optional on the NX 350
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Standard rain-sensing windshield wipers with de-icer-optional on the NX 350
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Standard Blind Spot Prevention-not available on the NX 350
Interior
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Greater cargo space-31.4 cubic feet minimum, 56.3 cubic feet maximum for the CX-50, vs. 22.7 cubic feet minimum, 46.9 cubic feet maximum for the NX 350
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Standard 360° View Monitor-optional on the NX 350
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Standard leather seats-optional on the NX 350
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Standard Active Driving Display-optional on the NX 350
Addressing NX 350 Advantages
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Greater maximum horsepower (275 vs 256*)-however the CX-50 Turbo delivers more maximum torque (320 lb-ft* vs 317)
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Greater rear-seat headroom (38.3 inches vs. 37.5)-the CX-50 has greater front- and rear-seat legroom (F: 41.7 inches vs 40.9", R: 39.8 inches vs 36)
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8-speed automatic transmission -the CX-50 has Off-road and Towing modes for greater versatility
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 *with 93 octane fuel
