Buick Encore vs Mazda CX-5
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Mazda CX-5
Overview
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Preferred | 2.5 S |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2022 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,600 (best) | $29,990 |
| Lowest listing price | $5,999 | $200 (best) |
| Median listing price | $15,788 (best) | $34,889 |
| Highest listing price | $20,497 (best) | $43,044 |
| For sale now | 15 | 307 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| City MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 29 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal | 15.3 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 155 hp | 187 hp (best) |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.4 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 48.4 cu ft | 66.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,018 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lbs (best) | 3,856 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 110.8 in (best) |
| Length | 168.4 in | 184.6 in (best) |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.2 in (best) |
| Height | 65.3 in | 66.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Buick Encore | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred $24,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 2.5 S $29,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Preferred $25,220 MSRP | 2.5 S Select $31,990 MSRP |
| 3 | — | 2.5 S Preferred $34,250 MSRP |
| 4 | — | 2.5 S Premium $36,900 MSRP |
| 5 | — | 2.5 S Premium Plus $38,990 MSRP |
Live inventory
Buick Encore15 for sale
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Used2022 Buick Encore
Preferred
Quicksilver Metallic•ebony32,043 mi$20,497Peachtree Mitsubishi
Atlanta, GA
Used2019 Buick Encore
Preferred
Coppertino Metallic•Shale/Ebony Accents59,385 mi$15,269Findlay Toyota Prescott
Prescott, AZ
Used2021 Buick Encore
Preferred
Black•Afn Ebony22,429 mi$16,932Coconut Creek Mazda
Coconut Creek, FL
Used2019 Buick Encore
Preferred
Ebony, Cloth With Leatherette Seat Trim45,118 mi$15,788Best Chevrolet
Hingham, MA
Used2016 Buick Encore
Premium
Graphite Gray Metallic•titanium98,303 mi$12,120McCarthy Hyundai Blue Springs
Blue Springs, MO
Used2018 Buick Encore
Essence
Graphite Gray Metallic•ebony71,831 mi$12,993Economy Auto Outlet
Massillon, OH
Mazda CX-5307 for sale
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Certified2024 Mazda CX-5
2.5 S Carbon Edition
Polymetal Gray Metallic•Black39,043 mi$30,937Beaver Mazda of Cumming
Cumming, GA
Used2023 Mazda CX-5
2.5 S Carbon Edition
Polymetal Gray•red26,506 mi$27,466Classic Kia Smithfield
Smithfield, NC
Certified2024 Mazda CX-5
2.5 Turbo Premium
Red•Black24,155 mi$28,990Ocean Mazda West Kendall
Miami, FL
Used2022 Mazda CX-5
2.5 S Premium Package
Soul Red Crystal Metallic•Black72,641 mi$21,497Wholesale Direct Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Certified2025 Mazda CX-5
2.5 S Carbon Edition
Polymetal Gray Metallic•Black32,604 mi$27,807Classic Mazda Westside
Cleveland, OH
New2026 Mazda CX-5
2.5 S Preferred
Machine Gray Metallic•Black Leatherette3 mi$35,739Westshore Mazda Tampa
Tampa, FL
Buick Encore vs Mazda CX-5 FAQ
- Which is better: 2022 Buick Encore or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2022 Buick Encore vs 2026 Mazda CX-5 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2022 Buick Encore or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2022 Buick Encore starts lower at $24,600. Live Buick Encore listings start at $5,999. Live Mazda CX-5 listings start at $200.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2022 Buick Encore or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- The 2022 Buick Encore leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (24,600).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2022 Buick Encore or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- The 2026 Mazda CX-5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
- Which has better horsepower: 2022 Buick Encore or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- The 2026 Mazda CX-5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (187).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2022 Buick Encore or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- The 2026 Mazda CX-5 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2022 Buick Encore vs 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Buick Encore (5/5 NHTSA overall).