GMC Terrain 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 | GMC TerrainElevation | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Elevation | 2.5 S |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front 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 | GMC TerrainElevation | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,400 | $29,990 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $8,900 | $200 (best) |
| Median listing price | $29,494 (best) | $34,889 |
| Highest listing price | $47,384 | $43,044 (best) |
| For sale now | 164 | 322 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 23 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 29 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal | 15.3 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 187 hp (best) |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 63.5 cu ft | 66.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,404 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,446 lbs (best) | 3,856 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 110.8 in (best) |
| Length | 181 in | 184.6 in (best) |
| Width | 74.5 in (best) | 73.2 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 66.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC TerrainElevation | Mazda CX-52.5 S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | GMC Terrain | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevation $30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 2.5 S $29,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Elevation $32,400 MSRP | 2.5 S Select $31,990 MSRP |
| 3 | AT4 $39,100 MSRP | 2.5 S Preferred $34,250 MSRP |
| 4 | Denali $42,200 MSRP | 2.5 S Premium $36,900 MSRP |
| 5 | — | 2.5 S Premium Plus $38,990 MSRP |
Live inventory
GMC Terrain164 for sale
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Volcanic Red Tintcoat•Gideon Gray / After Dark6 mi$39,107GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
New2027 GMC Terrain
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Sterling Metallic•After Dark6 mi$37,838GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
Used2015 GMC Terrain
SLE-1
Iridium Metallic•Jet Black53,117 mi$13,433Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2015 GMC Terrain
SLT-1
Quicksilver Metallic•Jet Black85,110 mi$12,245Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2015 GMC Terrain
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Carbon Black Metallic•Black64,553 mi$13,509Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
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
GMC Terrain vs Mazda CX-5 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 GMC Terrain 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: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Mazda CX-5 starts lower at $29,990. Live GMC Terrain listings start at $8,900. Live Mazda CX-5 listings start at $200.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- The 2026 Mazda CX-5 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,990).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- The 2026 Mazda CX-5 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 GMC Terrain or 2026 Mazda CX-5?
- The 2026 Mazda CX-5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (187).