Wow, ChrisLLK, everything you've posted in this thread is EXACTLY what I'm going through right now. I am so miserable behind the wheel of my CX-5 due to the uncomfortable seat that I've started car shopping again. I feel lost in my search because I did so much research and comparison shopping before I decided the CX-5 was the clear choice for me. I have a 2014 AWD Grand Touring, so 8-way power leather seats, and I've had it since December 2013. Over a year, 9700 miles, (chronic health issues keep me down for weeks at a time, which makes seat comfort an even bigger issue for me) and I have yet to find a comfortable position. I'm a 5'3'' 115lb female for the record. Constantly adjusting the seat and always end up with an aching back, neck, and numb/throbbing tailbone no matter what. I was at my Mazda dealership yesterday (90 mile drive) for an oil change and to replace the driver's side mirror, started talking with the sales dept about trading in. I test drove a 2014 Mitusubishi Outlander Sport SE..the seats were HEAVEN compared to my CX-5, I couldn't believe the difference in comfort. I was seriously considering coming home in the Outlander all because of the seats..I feel so ridiculous. There's other reasons I'm considering trading in as well, finances being one of them, but it really is good to know that I'm not alone in the seats being a dealbreaker. I'm very glad you found something that makes you and your butt happy, lol! Hoping I can find something soon as well, but until then I'll have to resort to sitting on a pillow.