Ford Bronco Sport 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 | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Big Bend | 2.5 S |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,845 | $29,990 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $15,999 | $200 (best) |
| Median listing price | $33,491 (best) | $34,889 |
| Highest listing price | $44,529 | $43,044 (best) |
| For sale now | 460 (best) | 322 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| City MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 29 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16 gal (best) | 15.3 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 187 hp (best) |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft (best) | 186 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I3 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 65.2 cu ft | 66.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs (best) | 1,500 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | 3,856 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.8 in (best) |
| Length | 172.7 in | 184.6 in (best) |
| Width | 74.3 in (best) | 73.2 in |
| Height | 70.2 in (best) | 66.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | 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) | 4 | None reported (best) |
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 | Ford Bronco Sport | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bend $31,845 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 2.5 S $29,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Heritage $34,145 MSRP | 2.5 S Select $31,990 MSRP |
| 3 | Outer Banks $36,945 MSRP | 2.5 S Preferred $34,250 MSRP |
| 4 | Badlands $40,265 MSRP | 2.5 S Premium $36,900 MSRP |
| 5 | — | 2.5 S Premium Plus $38,990 MSRP |
Live inventory
Ford Bronco Sport460 for sale
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Used2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
Oxford White•Ebony82,101 mi$19,995Seelye Select on 9th
Kalamazoo, MI
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat•Medium Light Smoked Truffle3,075 mi$30,925J.C. Lewis Ford Pooler
Pooler, GA
Certified2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Base
Silver Metallic•Ebony21,816 mi$23,297Greensboro Auto Center
Greensboro, NC
Used2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Outer Banks
Blue Metallic•Ebony/Roast32,019 mi$26,699Matt Bowers Chevrolet Slidell
Slidell, LA
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
Oxford White6 mi$29,090Malloy Ford Alexandria
Lincolnia, VA
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Outer Banks
Carbonized Gray Metallic•Ebony6 mi$30,890Malloy Ford Alexandria
Lincolnia, VA
Mazda CX-5322 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
Ford Bronco Sport vs Mazda CX-5 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Bronco Sport 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: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Mazda CX-5 starts lower at $29,990. Live Ford Bronco Sport listings start at $15,999. Live Mazda CX-5 listings start at $200.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- The 2026 Mazda CX-5 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,990).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- The 2026 Mazda CX-5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on horsepower in this comparison (250).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,200).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Bronco Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall).