Head-to-Head Model Comparison: 2018 Mazda CX-5 VS 2018 Chevy Equinox at Baglier Mazda in Butler, PA

With more and more technology and safety features finding their way into modern cars, it's easy to forget the reason you own a vehicle in the first place: to drive it. Mazda, however, hasn't forgotten. That's why the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is the best compact crossover to drive today, and the best crossover to own overall. To prove it, we'll compare the CX-5 to one of its major competitors in this segment: the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. As you'll discover below, the Mazda gives you more value for money, more comfort and convenience features, and a more joy-filled drive. Don't settle for lesser, uninspired crossovers -- choose the one that makes you feel alive! Test drive the 2018 Mazda CX-5 today at Baglier Mazda, located at 630 Evans City Road, Butler, PA 16001.

2018 Mazda CX-5 VS 2018 Chevy Equinox: Interior Features

These vehicles are extremely similar in overall size and interior dimensions ? but the 2018 Mazda CX-5 simply provides a superior level of comfort and quality for the price. While the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox comes standard with a single USB port, every 2018 Mazda CX-5 gets at least two USB ports and three 12V power outlets. And, unlike the Equinox, the Mazda CX-5 provides a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, so the surfaces you touch every day as you drive feel soft and supple.

2018 Mazda CX-5 VS 2018 Chevy Equinox: Technology and Infotainment

Both vehicles in this comparison come standard with 7" touchscreen infotainment displays and smartphone connectivity. However, when it comes to premium technology options, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 shines. It's available with a 10-speaker Bose® audio system with Centerpoint® 2 and AudioPilot®: 2 technologies to swath you and your passengers in sound. The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, on the other hand, is only available with seven speakers.

2018 Mazda CX-5 VS 2018 Chevy Equinox: Performance and Fuel Economy

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has a standard 1.5L engine that produces just 170 horsepower. The standard and only engine option available in the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is a much-larger 2.5L engine that creates 187 horses while matching the base 2018 Equinox for fuel efficiency. That means the CX-5 gives you more standard power that you won't pay extra for at the pump! Even better, SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G-Vectoring Control is standard on the CX-5. This exclusive technology adjusts power delivery to provide dynamic feel and grip when cornering while reducing body roll ? that means a comfortable, responsive driving experience. And while the 2018 Chevy Equinox is available with a hyper-efficient turbo diesel, Mazda is bringing a diesel powertrain of its own to the CX-5 soon! Speak with one of our knowledgeable sales associates to learn more about the upcoming CX-5 Diesel.

2018 Mazda CX-5 VS 2018 Chevy Equinox: Safety Features

Your safety is crucial, and Mazda has developed a vehicle with award-winning safety in the 2018 CX-5. It was a 2018 Top Safety Pick selection by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety! The 2018 Chevy Equinox, for its part, won no such safety award from the IIHS. For maximum poor-weather visibility, only the 2018 Mazda CX-5 can be equipped with LED fog lights and the Adaptive Front-lighting System, which allows its headlights to pivot up to 15 degrees to help illuminate ahead in bends and corners.

2018 Mazda CX-5 VS 2018 Chevy Equinox: Driver Assistance Systems

Both crossovers in our comparison offer active driver assistance features to help keep you safe ? but more of them are standard on the 2018 Mazda CX-5. While you'll have to add extra options packages to the top-level trim to get forward automatic braking, it's a standard feature of each and every 2018 Mazda CX-5. Thanks to i-ACTIVSENSE safety technology, you can also add advanced safety systems like automatic high beam control and lane keep assist to your CX-5.

Experience an Award-Winning New Mazda Today at Baglier Mazda

U.S. News & World Report named Mazda its best car brand for the past three years! So whether you're looking for a sporty sedan, a practical hatchback or a roomy crossover, a Mazda is always a great choice. This award-winning line of vehicles has something to offer every driver, including ultra-efficient SKYACTIV® engines and intuitive, responsive MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment. Our warm and friendly sales team take a different approach. You won't find a high-pressure, uncomfortable sales experience here, because Mazda vehicles are so beautiful, capable and reliable, they virtually sell themselves. Discover the perfect Mazda for you during a test drive at Baglier Mazda in Butler, PA, your hometown Mazda dealership!