Comparison of CX-5 with Ford Escape

[IHeartGroceries]

I bought my CX-5 before the latest Escape released to the market, so it wasn't even a consideration at the time I was shopping.
I checked them out later, just for s**** and giggles.

Comparatively, I can see why the Escape wins over alot of potential buyers, say, who might've otherwise considered the Mazda. And similarly, I can see why, comparatively again, there maintains a "gap" between the Mazda and mainstays like the Escape, which further encapsulates the notion that a Mazda is a "niche" car.
As mentioned already, the Ford is something that looks spectacular on a spec sheet, particularly because of options - EB and other engine options wins over alot of buyers.

As far as My Ford Touch, I'm still mystified at all of the reported issues. It's pretty awesome in my SHO. I think it makes UI/Infotainment like Mazda's look stoneage. My CX-5 and SHO are both 2013 m/y, both with "optioned out" HUs, and the My Ford Touch shames Mazda and Garmin both.

I think now that the 2.5l is an option the CX-5, it's a pretty level playing field. Once Mazda improves their ridiculously dated and counter intuitive Infotainment, the clear-cut advantage is handed to the Mazda.

 

[gmuffley]

Honestly, its human nature to believe you made the best buying decsision. I also drove the before I bought the CX-5. I liked both of them and would have been happy with either. The 2.0 L Ecoboost was peppier than the 2.5L CX-5, but I marginaaly preferred the interior and driving characteristics of the CX-5. I'm sure the posters on the Escape forum would reach the opposte conclusion. Let's not pretend the Escape is crap and no self-respecting buyer would own one.

 

[chuyler1]

It's also human nature to believe the grass is greener on the other side.

The number of recalls against the Escape are tough to ignore...but they're also things that Ford has fixed without the owner having to pay out of pocket. Compare that to the iPod issues the CX-5 has had for over a year...in which many owners are giving up and going aftermarket.

 

[MikeM.]

Unless you like visiting gas stations the Escape is a no-go for me. It's not uncommon for people with a light touch on the pedal to only average 19-22 mpg. And with a total fuel capacity of 15.1 gallons filled to the brim you will become real familiar with the low fuel light.


And I'm not sure what you get in return. Please don't say memory seats. My memory is not that good but I can still remember where my seat goes to feel good.


I wonder why all three engines in the Escape return such crappy fuel economy.

Edit addition for clarity: I realize the published EPA figures don't look too terrible but there appears to be a bigger discrepancy between EPA and actual for the Escape in particular.

 

[ALafya]

Few months before I got the CX-5, I considered the new Escape. I only considered the SE 1.6L EcoBoost AWD (called 4WD), which is the cheapest / most fuel-efficient trim you can get for this model if you require AWD. At that time, there were no incentives and this model's price was pretty steep. I was not prepared to pay that much for a Ford. Since then, the price went down to acceptable territory.

The CX-5 looks better, drives better, has better fuel-economy (especially in the city) and weighs ~100lb less. At that time, it was also cheaper. Despite the USB playback issue, which is the only real annoyance for me with this car, I am very happy with it.

Even if USB playback would have resumed, I think an ideal system could be so much better. I now find myself listening to Bluetooth audio, either with Pandora or with Google Music. The latter *does* resume, can also play instant mixes and with voice command.

To fix and upgrade the experience the next level, all Mazda has to do is to support OAA (Andorid for your car), such as the one found in the 2014 Kia Soul. Probably also Apple's proprietary standard.

 

[johnny_boy02]

Let's not pretend the Escape is crap and no self-respecting buyer would own one.

The same people churned out the new Focus and continue to pretend it is a good car and refuse to make real fixes while these problem cars fall out of warranty screwing their owners even harder. As far as I am concerned Ford can burn in fact I hope they do, and everything the make is crap.