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

When you're looking for a new two-row crossover for your family, bigger isn't always better. To prove it, we're comparing the compact 2018 Mazda CX-5 to one of its most popular competitors: the midsize 2018 Kia Sorento. Despite the larger size (and larger price tag!) of the Sorento, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 gives you superior value for your money. The CX-5 enjoys more standard features and a more responsive, dynamic drive that Mazda is known and adored for. Learn more about the 2018 Mazda CX-5 below. Owning a practical family car doesn't have to mean sacrificing a great drive! Let us prove it to you during your test drive at Baglier Mazda. We're located at 630 Evans City Road, Butler, PA 16001.

2018 Mazda CX-5 VS 2018 Kia Sorento: Interior Features

While the 2018 Kia Sorento is available with a third row of seats to carry up to seven, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is just a two-row crossover with seating for five ? and you and four of your friends will be more comfortable in the CX-5 than they would be in the Sorento. That's because of superior comfort features that come standard on the 2018 Mazda CX-5. The Mazda CX-5 comes standard with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob that provide a sporty, luxurious feel. And while the Sorento comes standard with turn-key ignition, every 2018 Mazda CX-5 gets a proximity key and push-button start.

2018 Mazda CX-5 VS 2018 Kia Sorento: Infotainment Interface

The 2018 Kia Sorento comes standard with a small, 4.3" infotainment touch screen. By contrast, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 provides a much larger, clearer 7" touch display, powered by MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment. You can safely control the MAZDA CONNECT™ system with your voice for simple, hands-free operation of all your infotainment features. That's a handy trick that the entry-level 2018 Kia Sorento just can't pull off.

2018 Mazda CX-5 VS 2018 Kia Sorento: Power and Handling

The base 2018 Mazda CX-5 makes a little bit more power than the base 2018 Kia Sorento ? but the thrill of driving the CX-5 comes from more than mere engine power. While the Kia all-wheel drive system is available on the 2018 Sorento, the CX-5 is available with Predictive i-ACTIV® AWD. This advanced system automatically engages all-wheel drive and distributes power to suit the prevailing weather, road conditions and even your driving style. And thanks to exciting handling technologies like SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G-Vectoring Control, the nimble Mazda CX-5 handles like a sporty little hatch, despite its demeanor as a pleasant, practical family car. It's why Car and Driver named the 2018 Mazda CX-5 its best compact SUV for 2018! Wrote the magazine, "The CX-5 follows steering commands with an eagerness that belies its category. Its chassis provides a master class in body control ? firm enough to make for engaging handling yet supple enough to shrug off pavement imperfections."

2018 Mazda CX-5 VS 2018 Kia Sorento: Safety Highlights

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 is available with automatic high beams that keep an eye on opposing traffic at night ? turning your high beams on and off to increase visibility whenever it's safe to do so. This important safety system isn't available on the 2018 Kia Sorento.

2018 Mazda CX-5 VS 2018 Kia Sorento: Standard Driver Assistance

While both these vehicles offer plenty of advanced driver assistance features, the're only standard on the top-end trim level of the 2018 Kia Sorento. Meanwhile, you won't have to spend extra for many driver assistance features that come standard on the 2018 Mazda CX-5. Such standard driver assistance systems include Smart City Brake Support, Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. You'll find each of these advanced technologies and many, many more safety features standard on every 2018 Mazda 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!