2021 Mazda CX-5

2021 Mazda CX-5

Touring AWD

2021 Honda CR-V

2021 Honda CR-V

LX AWD

2021 Mazda CX-5 vs 2021 Honda CR-V

Complete cost comparison including maintenance, fuel, insurance, and depreciation

Quick Verdict

2021 Honda CR-V Wins

Saves you $200 over 5 years compared to 2021 Mazda CX-5

2021 Mazda CX-5 Highlights

  • • Annual Cost: $3,990
  • • Reliability: 7.7/10
  • • Combined MPG: 30

2021 Honda CR-V Highlights

  • • Annual Cost: $3,950
  • • Reliability: 8.2/10
  • • Combined MPG: 30

Detailed Comparison

Comparison
2021 Mazda
CX-5
2021 Honda
CR-V
Annual Costs
Insurance (avg/year)$1,560$1,520
Fuel Cost (12k mi/year)$1,950$1,950
Maintenance (avg/year)$480$480
Total Annual Cost$3,990$3,950
Reliability
Reliability Score7.7/108.2/10
Common Problems65
Avg Repair Cost$450$420
Fuel Economy
City MPG (real-world)27 MPG27 MPG
Highway MPG (real-world)34 MPG34 MPG
Combined MPG30 MPG30 MPG
5-Year Ownership
Depreciation$9,600$9,600
Total 5-Year Cost$29,550$29,350

Cost Breakdown Charts

Annual Cost Breakdown

Mazda CX-5$3,990
Insurance: $1,560Fuel: $1,950Maintenance: $480
Honda CR-V$3,950
Insurance: $1,520Fuel: $1,950Maintenance: $480

Reliability Score (out of 10)

Mazda CX-57.7/10
Honda CR-V8.2/10

Fuel Economy (MPG)

Mazda CX-5City 27 / Hwy 34
City27 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Honda CR-VCity 27 / Hwy 34
City27 mpg
Highway34 mpg

Key Differences

$3,990
Annual Ownership Cost
$3,950
7.7/10
Reliability Score
8.2/10
30 MPG
Combined MPG
30 MPG
$29,550
Five-Year Ownership Cost
$29,350

Bottom Line

Based on real-world ownership costs, the 2021 Honda CR-V is the more economical choice, saving you approximately $200over 5 years compared to the 2021 Mazda CX-5.

This comparison includes purchase price, fuel costs, insurance, maintenance, and depreciation. Your actual costs may vary based on driving habits, location, and specific trim levels.