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 | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Mazda CX-502.5 S Select |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,695 | $29,900 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $16,699 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $35,207 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $43,223 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 25 (best) | 0 |
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 ★ (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 | Ford Bronco Sport | Mazda CX-50 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bend $31,695 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 2.5 S Select $29,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Heritage $33,490 MSRP | 2.5 S Preferred $32,400 MSRP |
| 3 | Outer Banks $34,985 MSRP | 2.5 S Meridian Edition $33,150 MSRP |
| 4 | Badlands $36,760 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 Sport25 for sale
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2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Outer Banks
Azure Gray Metallic Tri Coat•Ebony/RoastN/A$40,459MSRP $42,210Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
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Big Bend
Space White Metallic•Medium Light Smoked Truffle5 mi$35,099MSRP $36,850Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
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Heritage
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat•Navy Pier5 mi$36,516MSRP $38,680Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
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Badlands
Shadow Black•Gray5 mi$43,223MSRP $46,280Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
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Badlands
Azure Gray Metallic Tri Coat•Dark Space GrayN/A$42,539MSRP $44,290Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
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Outer Banks
Oxford White•Ebony/Roast5 mi$38,136MSRP $40,710Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
Ford Bronco Sport vs Mazda CX-50 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Mazda CX-50?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 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: 2027 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 $16,699.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 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: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Mazda CX-50?
- The 2026 Mazda CX-50 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (38).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Mazda CX-50?
- The 2027 Ford Bronco Sport leads on horsepower in this comparison (250).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 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 2027 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2026 Mazda CX-50?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Mazda CX-50 (5/5 NHTSA overall).