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.

[Albastru]

sir niky - Thanks for the tip on the 19" wheels. Appreciate it. Hindi ba mavovoid ung warranty pag nagpakabit ng backing up camera outside the dealership?
sir JohnM - researched and saw the backing camera but worry ko lang is baka ma void ung warranty. Isa pa baka walang nagkakabit ng ganyan sa Iloilo.
sir (or kuya) germs - aray, ang sakit nung price. OK, solid na ako sa 17" stock wheels. Mukhang maganda naman ung alloy rims nun eh.
sir speed_kills - appreciate the info. Try ko mag haggle sa local dealership pag-uwi ko, knowing na kaya pala hanggang 70K discount. :-)

[JohnM]

sir JohnM - researched and saw the backing camera but worry ko lang is baka ma void ung warranty. Isa pa baka walang nagkakabit ng ganyan sa Iloilo.

Pareho tayo ng problema since the closest casa sa amin is CDO. Dad talked to the casa na and they're willing to install a cam as long as plug and play lang.

[SyniTh]

The current rav 4 looks like an avanza for me. I dont know if its just me. I like the previous one in terms of looks. The CX 5 looks fresher for me.


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[ZENMasterTYL]

The current rav 4 looks like an avanza for me. I dont know if its just me. I like the previous one in terms of looks. The CX 5 looks fresher for me.


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akala ko ako lang nakapansin, pero yung harap lang naman

[Starex_Gold]

So far observation ko sa Rav4 base model..

Matulin, sisiw ang 190km/h
Light steering
Very spacious
Maganda interior design
FC is ok, nasa 7km/L average ngayon

Ito ayoko sa Rav4 na base model

Matagtag
Tigas ng upuan
Taas ng dashboard
Steering feels numb kasi nga magaan
Sobrang bare
Mas marami pa blank switches kesa features
Ang mahal
19Watts lang ang fog lamps kaya hindi mapalitan ng super yellow halogen, actually pwede pala pero ang hirap maghanap dito

[theshepherd]

CX-5 ang pogi! Panalo!
Peace out!

[Albastru]

Sir SyniTh/Sir ZENMasterTYL - Mukhang Rav4-Innova hybrid na pinaliit nga ung Avanza. Although pag sa side tiningnan, pogi naman ung Rav4.
Sir germs - Stick na lang ako sa stock 17" since may di-maiiwasang non-concrete roads. Di naman xa sobrang pangit na kalsada since kaya ng sedan kaso matagtag nga lang.
Sir Starex_Gold - Thanks sa observations. Mukhang solid na talaga ako sa CX-5. Update ko ung thread na ito once makakuha ako pag-uwi ko ng pinas next month. Kung maganda lang talaga sana ung services ng Kia, sasama ko sana Sportage or Sorento dito kaso masakit daw talaga sa ulo ka-deal ung Kia sa amin at gagatasan ka raw talaga sa pms.