2021 Mazda CX-5 vs 2021 Toyota RAV4 : Better value and equal performance

November 23 2020,

2021 Mazda CX-5 vs 2021 Toyota RAV4 : Better value and equal performance

Buying a compact SUV isn’t easy in this market. There are a lot of options available and they are all quality offerings. Two perfect examples are the 2021 Mazda CX-5 and the 2021 Toyota RAV4, two popular compact SUVs that feature an impressive blend of performance, versatility, and efficiency.


That said, there are significant differences between the 2021 Mazda CX-5 and the 2021 Toyota RAV4. Here, we look at three of them.


The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Gives You Much Better Value

 

The key element that separates the 2021 Mazda CX-5 from its competition including the 2021 Toyota RAV4 is value. The base price of the 2021 Mazda CX-5 is $28,500 which is roughly the same as the entry-level RAV4. However, there is a big difference in the features that each offer in the base model.


Advanced Blind Spot monitoring, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, LED Headlights, G-Vectoring Control, Heated Front Seats, automatic braking, 17-inch wheels, and an 8-inch centre touchscreen are just a few examples of what the CX-5 offers.


As you move in the range, you realize that features like a sunroof, heated steering wheel or dual-zone climate are more accessible by multiple thousands of dollars in the 2021 Mazda CX-5.


The CX-5 is also a lot more affordable to lease and finance with more affordable financing rates and better overall terms. It could cost you $150 or $200 more per month to drive a RAV4 with the same equipment.

 

The new Mazda CX-5 is a Lot More Fun to Drive

 

Considered the sportiest compact SUV in its class, the 2021 Mazda CX-5 is a blast to drive and combines versatility with sportiness the way the RAV4 cannot. Moreover, the available 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers up to 250 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque, more than any other compact SUV including the RAV4.

 

It is More Luxurious Inside


Step inside the 2021 Mazda CX-5 and you will find a luxurious and refined interior that many have compared to the cockpit of a BMW or Audi compact SUV. Mazda has focused on going upmarket in its design and finish over the years, and it shows in the 2021 Mazda CX-5.


Add to that nearly 2,000 litres of total cargo space, one of the most generous warranties in the business, and the advanced i-ACTIV all-wheel drive system, and you have a recipe for success.

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