We Compared the 2018 Mazda CX-5 against the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder at Baglier Mazda in Butler, PA

What?s really most important when shopping for a new SUV? For a family of five or fewer, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 represents the pinnacle of value in the crossover segment. That means a lot more value for your money than the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. If that third row of seating is a must for your next new SUV, we recommend looking at the new 2018 Mazda CX-5. When it comes to the best value between the 2-row Mazda CX-5 and the Nissan Pathfinder, the choice is clearly in favor of the renowned small SUV from Mazda. We?ve compiled the research below to prove it ? and we invite you to prove it to yourself with a test drive at our dealership location serving Slippery Rock and Evans City. Or, check out our entire inventory of brand new Mazda vehicles, including the 3-row CX-5 for those in need of the extra seats.

2018 Mazda CX-5		2018 Nissan Pathfinder
25 MPG City / 31 MPG Highway	Base Model Fuel Efficiency	20 MPG City / 27 MPG Highway
Standard	Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring	Available Upgrade
Standard	Leather-Wrapped Interior Trim	Available Upgrade
$24,250	Starting MSRP	$31,040

2018 Mazda CX-5

2018 Nissan Pathfinder

25 MPG City / 31 MPG Highway

Base Model Fuel Efficiency

20 MPG City / 27 MPG Highway

Standard

Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring

Available Upgrade

Standard

Leather-Wrapped Interior Trim

Available Upgrade

$24,250

Starting MSRP

$31,040

Space and Design: 2018 Mazda CX-5 compared to the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder

We might be biased, but the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is visually striking. The Mazda KODO "Soul of Motion" design philosophy lends an energetic edge to the crossover's exterior, such that it almost appears in motion even as it sits in your driveway. That's also because of a multi-layer, super-reflective paint exclusive to Mazda that creates dynamic, thrilling reflections. This level of care and obsessive attention to detail is unique to Mazda and the 2018 CX-5. Inside, the CX-5 sets itself apart from the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder in more practical ways. Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob are standard, and the 20-40-20 split-folding rear seats give you more options for transporting passengers and cargo together than you get from the Pathfinder.

Power and Performance: 2018 Mazda CX-5 compared to the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder

In order to move its considerable bulk, the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a thirsty V6 engine. The Pathfinder, despite achieving a shouty 284 horsepower, is no faster than the sensible 2018 Mazda CX-5. Thanks to the robust SKYACTIVE® 2.5L, four-cylinder engine, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 achieves a 0-60 time within a half-second of the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and does so while achieving five more MPG. That's because the SKYACTIVE® engine has Cylinder Deactivation Technology, which turns off two of the available four cylinders when cruising comfortably for maximum fuel economy. It's also more fun to drive. For a claim that subjective, we'll cite the experts at Motor Trend who said that the 2018 Mazda CX-5, 'Proves that you don't have to sacrifice driving fun when owning a crossover thanks to its agile handling and responsive steering.' We couldn't have said it better ourselves.

Safety and Technology: Comparing the 2018 Mazda CX-5 and the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder

Unlike the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is a 2018 Top Safety Pick as selected by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. That coveted award goes only to vehicles that achieve best-possible marks on all their crash tests ' which the 2018 Mazda CX-5 did with flying colors. You also get more active safety features standard on the CX-5, including Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. You'll have to pay extra for those crucial safety features on a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder.

Driving Matters to Us at Baglier Mazda in Butler

They say the average American spends 100 minutes in their car each day ' we may as well enjoy them. That's why Mazda has developed the most striking cars and crossovers on the road today. Form should be functional, and the features of your vehicle should not only work, but work beautifully and be beautiful to look at. That's Mazda's KODO design philosophy in action. And it's also why Mazda won the 2017 Best Car Brand award from U.S. News and World Report. At Baglier Mazda, we make it our mission to sell and service America's best line of vehicles, and do it with unmatched customer service and transparency. Visit our showroom today, serving Cranberry Township and Saxonburg, to experience what sets Mazda apart from the rest.