2015 Kia Sorento vs 2015 Mazda CX-5

2015 Kia Sorento

2015 Mazda CX-5

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2WD 4-Door I4 LX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sorento 2WD 4-Door I4 LX	20	27	$23,474	$24,300
Sorento 2WD 4-Door V6 EX	18	25	$30,084	$31,700
Sorento 2WD 4-Door V6 LX	18	25	$25,787	$26,700
Sorento 2WD 4-Door V6 SX	18	25	$34,520	$36,700
Sorento 2WD 4-Door V6 SX Limited	18	25	$37,540	$39,900
Sorento AWD 4-Door I4 LX	19	25	$25,217	$26,100
Sorento AWD 4-Door V6 EX	18	24	$31,792	$33,500
Sorento AWD 4-Door V6 LX	18	24	$27,529	$28,500
Sorento AWD 4-Door V6 SX	18	24	$36,213	$38,500
Sorento AWD 4-Door V6 SX Limited	18	24	$39,233	$41,700

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AWD 4-Door Automatic Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-5 AWD 4-Door Automatic Grand Touring	24	30	$28,387	$29,220
CX-5 AWD 4-Door Automatic Sport	25	31	$23,706	$24,395
CX-5 AWD 4-Door Automatic Touring	24	30	$25,472	$26,215
CX-5 FWD 4-Door Automatic Grand Touring	25	32	$27,176	$27,970
CX-5 FWD 4-Door Automatic Sport	26	32	$22,298	$22,945
CX-5 FWD 4-Door Automatic Touring	25	32	$24,258	$24,965
CX-5 FWD 4-Door Manual Sport	26	35	$20,939	$21,545

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,474

$28,387

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,300

$29,220

Monthly Payment Estimate

$405 / month

$487 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Kia Sorento gets a little better each year, and its combination of elegance, versatility, and value makes it a great pick for families.

The 2015 Mazda CX-5 is an athletic, fuel-efficient, well-designed small crossover.

TCC Likes

Handsome style bridges rugged and carlike
Elegant interior look and feel
Excellent UVO interface

Excellent steering and handling
Smart, sporty styling
Base Sport model decently equipped

TCC Dislikes

Tight third-row seat
Lackluster gas mileage
SX model goes for sporty look, not performance

Rearward vision
Ride can be busy on some surfaces
Dated, sluggish navigation interface

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

55.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

107.2

102.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Third Head Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

56.3

55.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

39.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.2

Second Hip Room (in)

55.9

53.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.3

57.5

Third Leg Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.3

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

184.4

178.7

Height, Overall (in)

66.9

65.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.9

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.2

72.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

36.9

34.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

36.9

34.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

72.5

65.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

57.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

38.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

15.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

36.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/65TR17

P225/55VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/65TR17

P225/55VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1650

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3594

3560

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

19 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

19 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

181 @ 4250

185 @ 3250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

191 @ 6300

184 @ 5700

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

4.62

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.83

2.02

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.64

3.55

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Sorento

Mazda CX-5

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7 (Est)

6.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

6.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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