Used 2013 Mazda CX-5 for sale 

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 is available in three trim options, namely the Sport, Touring, and Grand touring. The base Sport model is available at @22,000 which is very affordable. But the base trim gets a smaller 2.0-liter engine. The Touring and Grand Touring trim is available at $25,400 and $28,400, respectively, and gets a bigger 2.5-liter engine that is more powerful than the base engine. They also add multiple comfort features along with driver assistance technologies that help improve the driving experience. 

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We would recommend to opt for the Touring trim, which is available at a price of $25,400. This trim comes with a more powerful 2.5-liter inline 4 cylinder engine and adds in more comfort features like upgraded cloth upholstery, six-way power driver seat, better sound system, and many more. Thus it provides the best value for the money spent.

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 is equipped with two engine options. The base Sport trim gets a 2.0-liter inline-4 cylinder engine that generates 155 hp along with 150 lb.ft of torque. This is not a particularly powerful engine, but the higher trims get a 2.5-liter inline-4 cylinder engine which generates slightly more power of 184 hp along with 185 lb-ft of torque.

The engine is mated with a 6-speed manual for the base trim, while the higher trims get a 6-speed automatic transmission. The power is delivered to the front wheels as standard, but there is an option to opt for the all-wheel-drive option. 

Both the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage have a similar power output of 176 hp. No vehicle in this comparison is quick, as the Mazda CX-5 reaches the 60 mph mark from standstill in 8.8 seconds, while the Hyundai and Kia take 8.5 seconds. But the Mazda proves quicker in the quarter-mile acceleration with 15.7 seconds, while the Hyundai takes 17 seconds.

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 proves to be great in the fuel economy department. It provides a mileage of 25 mpg in the city, which improves to 35 mpg on the highway. Thus combined together, we get a mileage of 26 mpg from the Mazda CX-5. It carries a 14.8 gallon of fuel tank capacity and thus provides a maximum range of 518 miles. 

The Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage have a somewhat similar mileage in the city and highway. But the Kia provides to be slightly better in the combined mileage. Both the vehicles have a 15.3 gallon of fuel tank capacity, which gives them a maximum range of 428 miles. Thus the Mazda CX-5 beats its competitors by miles in this segment.

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 has a pretty attractive interior that is well laid out. The Sport and Touring models get cloth upholstery, while the Grand Touring model gets leather upholstery. The seats are well-bolstered and provide great comfort at the front and rear equally.

The CX-5 can carry upto 5 passengers in total while providing enough room for all the passengers. The Mazda provides a cargo volume of 34.1 cu.ft behind the second row which is massive. But as we fold down the rear seats, the cargo capacity doubles to 64.8 cu.ft. 

All the vehicles in comparison can accommodate up to 5 people. All the vehicles provide decent spacing for all the passengers while also providing great cargo capacity. The Hyundai has a cargo capacity of 25.7 cu.ft while the Kia provides 26.1 cu.ft behind the seconds row. Even with the rear seats folded, the Hyundai and Kia cannot match the greater cargo capacity of the Mazda. Major interior features include-

• Air-conditioning
• cruise control
• height-adjustable driver seat
• tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• 60/40 split-folding rear seat
• Cloth upholstery
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

How is the 2013 Mazda CX-5’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system of the 2013 Mazda CX-5 comes with general standard features like a CD player, auxiliary audio jack, iPod interface, and USB. To get Bluetooth connectivity and a touchscreen interface, we need to add the Bluetooth Package.

It also adds to HD radio, Pandora internet radio, audio system voice control, and automatic crash notification. While the base model gets a four-speaker audio system, the higher models get a 6-speaker sound system with an option to opt for a much better 9-speaker Bose surround sound system. Here is a list of all the available infotainment features:

• CD player,
• Auxiliary audio jack
• iPod interface
• USB
• Bluetooth connectivity 
• HD radio, Pandora internet radio, audio system voice control 
• 4/6 speaker audio system
•  9-speaker Bose surround sound system (optional)

The exterior of the 2013 Mazda CX-5 is one of the most attractive among its competitors. Sharp lines, sleek design, and powerful stance is what sums up the exterior design.

It has a curb weight of 3,194 pounds and is the longest among its competitors at 179 inches. It also has the highest ground clearance of 9 inches, which keeps it ready to tackle all types of terrains. 

The Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage have very similar exterior dimensions. They also almost have equal length and have a similar ground clearance of 7 inches. They have an exact wheelbase of 103.9 inches and thus have a similar footprint on road. When it comes to curb weight, Mazda CX-5 is the lightest weighing 3,194 lbs. Major exterior highlights of the SUV include-

• 17-inch wheels
• Full power accessories
• Keyless entry
• rearview camera
• automatic headlights
• automatic wipers
• heated mirrors

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 is one of the safest SUVs out there. The NHTSA has given it a perfect 5-star rating, while the IIHS has also given a ‘Good’ rating for all the segments.

The IIHS has also awarded the Mazda CX-5 with Top Safety Pick + award for the year 2013. Along with that, CX-5 is equipped with multiple safety features that help improve the safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of a few of those safety features:

• Anti-lock brakes 
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Airbags
• Automatic crash notification 
• Blind-spot warning system.

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 is one of the most capable SUVs out there. Even if the base engine is not that powerful, the top trims get a bigger and better engine that can compete with the rivals. It is also affordable and provides great features right from the base trim. The interior is impeccable and offers great spacing for all the passengers. The exterior is attractive while giving luxurious feels. Thus if you are looking for an affordable yet capable SUV, the 2013 Mazda CX-5 is definitely one to look out for.