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2026 Mazda CX-5 vs 2026 Toyota RAV4

Both are commonly cross-shopped against each other. Here’s how their real 5-year ownership costs actually compare, using real market pricing data rather than sticker price alone.

Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026

2026 Mazda CX-5

$35,8965-year total · $598/mo

Price: $36,783 · 27 MPG
Depreciation: $13,811 · Fuel: $7,778
Insurance: $8,500 · Maintenance: $3,500

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2026 Toyota RAV4

$35,4165-year total · $590/mo

Price: $41,271 · 32 MPG
Depreciation: $14,277 · Fuel: $6,562
Insurance: $8,500 · Maintenance: $3,500

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2026 Toyota RAV4 costs $480 less to own over 5 years in this comparison — a difference of $8/month.

Most of the gap comes from fuel/energy ($1,215 higher for the Mazda CX-5) and depreciation ($466 lower for the Mazda CX-5).

After 5 years, the Mazda CX-5 keeps about 62% of its value and the Toyota RAV4 about 65%.

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