Mazda CX-5 or Toyota RAV4

[Albastru]

Hi Guys,

Just want to know your thoughts between the base models of Mazda CX-5 (2012) and Toyota RAV4 (2013). I know they have almost the same base model pricing so what are the advantages and disadvantages of each especially on the categories below. If there are factors that should be put in there please advise. Thanks.

1. Safety
2. Fuel consumption
3. Handling
4. Ride comfort (driver and passenger)
5. Maintenance cost
6. Add-ons (rear-view cam, bigger wheels, etc.)
7. Reliability
8. Looks

[speed_kills]

Between the base variants...

1. Safety - probably similar
2. Fuel consumption - CX5
3. Handling - CX5 has won many international car reviews but the local RAV4 has a more powerful engine (2.0L vs 2.5L)
4. Ride comfort (driver and passenger) - similar
5. Maintenance cost - CX5, due to 3 year "free" maintenance (free labor plus select parts like oils & filters)
6. Add-ons (rear-view cam, bigger wheels, etc.) - CX5, leather steering wheel, touch screen entertainment system with Bluetooth, foglamps, cruise control, auto climate control, etc
7. Reliability - probably similar as both are made in Japan
8. Looks - subjective

With big discounts on the 2.0L and better payment options, CX-5 pricing might be slightly better than RAV4's.

Then considering the extra options, "free" maintenance plan, and gas money saved, the CX5 overall ownership experience may offset the RAV4's higher resale value.

[EQAddict]

good luck with the waiting list for a RAV 4..... its very long!

[Battlestar]

good luck with the waiting list for a RAV 4..... its very long!

Very true. Maganda ba sales nito sa ibang bansa kaya bihira dumating? Sabi ng iba 1-2 units per dealer lang daw ang binibigyan for now.

[niky]

1. Safety - CX5 (based on crash tests)
2. Fuel consumption - CX5
3. Handling - CX5
4. Ride comfort (driver and passenger) - CX5 (more supple suspension
5. Maintenance cost - Draw. Both all-new... Toyota 2.5 is also an all-new engine. We'll know more down the line. Yes... there are more Toyota suppliers, but not all of them carry parts for more expensive Toyota cars like the RAV4 and Camry.
6. Add-ons (rear-view cam, bigger wheels, etc.) - CX5
7. Reliability - Nobody knows.
8. Looks - RAV4.

[Albastru]

Thanks sir speed_kills and sir niky for the inputs. Thanks na rin sir EQAddict for the heads up. Looks like CX-5 wins.

Para sa mga nakapagcheck lately, magkano ung discount na inooffer ng Mazda for base model CX-5? Want to know na rin if pwede magpa upgrade ng 19" wheels from 17" on stock and magpakabit ng rear-view cam sa base model and magkano aabutin? Thanks.

[niky]

Might as well just get that outside the dealership. Would be cheaper.

Also, 19" wheels will make the ride worse over bumpy roads.

[JohnM]

Try test driving the MT CX5 at least if you're going base model. Tranny, presyo and available colors lang ang difference between the AT and the MT 2.0

Check the CX5 thread for accessories. May nakapagpakabit na ng rear view although AFAIK separate monitor ginamit nila. Based on US forums pwede naman daw lagyan ng video input ang stock HU pero wala pang balita kung may ganto nang setup sa atin.

[germs]

Thanks sir speed_kills and sir niky for the inputs. Thanks na rin sir EQAddict for the heads up. Looks like CX-5 wins.

Para sa mga nakapagcheck lately, magkano ung discount na inooffer ng Mazda for base model CX-5? Want to know na rin if pwede magpa upgrade ng 19" wheels from 17" on stock and magpakabit ng rear-view cam sa base model and magkano aabutin? Thanks.

If you really want to upgrade to the OEM 19" wheels found on the AWD Variant, I think it's around 22k per wheel from the Casa.

[speed_kills]

Para sa mga nakapagcheck lately, magkano ung discount na inooffer ng Mazda for base model CX-5?

I think some dealers can give 70k off on the CX-5 2.0L.

You also get to choose how to pay unlike the RAV4 as you may need to avail a dealer's in-house financing to get priority and practically spend at least 50-100k over retail.