Ford Bronco Sport vs Mazda CX-50
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Mazda CX-50
Overview
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Mazda CX-502.5 S Select |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Big Bend | 2.5 S Select |
| 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-502.5 S Select |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,845 | $29,900 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $15,999 (best) | $20,951 |
| Median listing price | $33,492 (best) | $33,755 |
| Highest listing price | $44,529 (best) | $46,740 |
| For sale now | 461 (best) | 126 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Mazda CX-502.5 S Select |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| City MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG | 30 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Mazda CX-502.5 S Select |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 187 hp (best) |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft (best) | 185 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I3 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Mazda CX-502.5 S Select |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 65.2 cu ft (best) | 56.3 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | 3,741 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.8 in (best) |
| Length | 172.7 in | 185.8 in (best) |
| Width | 74.3 in | 75.6 in (best) |
| Height | 70.2 in (best) | 63.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Mazda CX-502.5 S Select |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| 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-50 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bend $31,845 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 2.5 S Select $29,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Heritage $34,145 MSRP | 2.5 S Preferred $32,400 MSRP |
| 3 | Outer Banks $36,945 MSRP | 2.5 S Meridian Edition $33,150 MSRP |
| 4 | Badlands $40,265 MSRP | Hybrid Preferred $34,750 MSRP |
| 5 | — | 2.5 S Premium $34,900 MSRP |
| 6 | — | 2.5 Turbo $37,900 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Hybrid Premium $38,150 MSRP |
| 8 | — | 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition $40,400 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Hybrid Premium Plus $40,450 MSRP |
| 10 | — | 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus $42,900 MSRP |
Live inventory
Ford Bronco Sport461 for sale
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Used2023 Ford Bronco Sport
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Robins Egg Blue•Navy Pier26,128 mi$29,480Middleton Ford
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2026 Ford Bronco Sport
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N/A$39,179Middleton Ford
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Robin's Egg Blue•Navy PierN/A$37,804MSRP $39,555Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
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2026 Ford Bronco Sport
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Shadow Black•Dark Space GrayN/A$44,529MSRP $46,280Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
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Oxford White•Dark Space GrayN/A$40,799MSRP $42,550Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
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Azure Gray Metallic Tri Coat•Gray457 mi$42,079MSRP $43,830Middleton Ford
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Mazda CX-50126 for sale
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Certified2025 Mazda CX-50
2.5 S Preferred Package
Polymetal Gray Metallic•Black W/Gray9,096 mi$33,937Beaver Mazda of Cumming
Cumming, GA
Certified2025 Mazda CX-50
2.5 Turbo Premium Package
Beige/Tan•Black W/Brown3,929 mi$33,990Ocean Mazda West Kendall
Miami, FL
Certified2024 Mazda CX-50
2.5 S Preferred Package
Jet Black Mica•Gray67,637 mi$21,663Sport Mazda North
Longwood, FL
Certified2025 Mazda CX-50
2.5 S Premium Package
Polymetal Gray Metallic•Gray5,660 mi$32,116Brown and Wood Mazda
Greenville, NC
Certified2024 Mazda CX-50
2.5 S Preferred Package
Jet Black Mica•Black58,967 mi$24,499Rochester Mazda
Rochester, MN
Certified2025 Mazda CX-50
2.5 S Premium Package
Wind Chill Pearl•Gray3,847 mi$31,499Flow Mazda of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
Ford Bronco Sport vs Mazda CX-50 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Mazda CX-50?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2026 Mazda CX-50 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-50?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Mazda CX-50 starts lower at $29,900. Live Ford Bronco Sport listings start at $15,999. Live Mazda CX-50 listings start at $20,951.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Mazda CX-50?
- The 2026 Mazda CX-50 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,900).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Mazda CX-50?
- The 2026 Mazda CX-50 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (38).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Mazda CX-50?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on horsepower in this comparison (250).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Mazda CX-50?
- The 2026 Mazda CX-50 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2026 Mazda CX-50?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Bronco Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall); Mazda CX-50 (5/5 NHTSA overall).