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Mazda CX-5 vs Lincoln Navigator L

Mazda CX-5 $38,990
Lincoln Navigator L $122,525

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Comparing Mazda CX-5 vs Lincoln Navigator L. Mazda CX-5 offers the strongest value on price. Mazda CX-5 leads on expert rating.

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Overall Winner Mazda CX-5
Best Value Mazda CX-5
Top Rated Mazda CX-5
Fuel Economy Lincoln Navigator L
Performance Lincoln Navigator L

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Mazda CX-5

Mazda CX-5

$38,990
Rating: 8.7/10
Lincoln Navigator L

Lincoln Navigator L

$122,525
Rating: 4.9/10
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Specification Mazda
CX-5
Lincoln
Navigator L
Brand Mazda Lincoln
Model CX-5 Navigator L
Year 2026 2026
Type Suv
Body Style 5-door compact crossover suv SUV
Current Price $38,990 $122,525
MSRP $38,990 $122,525
Dealer Price $37,800 $119,800
Engine SkyActiv-G 2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with i-Stop 3.5L Twin-Turbocharged DOHC 24-Valve V6
Horsepower 187 440 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque 186 lb-ft 510 lb-ft @ 3,300 rpm
0–60 mph 7.9s 0-60 mph estimate 5.5 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 130 mph 115 mph
Fuel Type Regular Unleaded Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 17 MPG Combined (15 City / 22 Hwy)
Range (EV) 0 miles N/A
Emissions 158 g/km Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery Conventional 12V Battery with Smart Regenerative i-Stop 12V maintenance-free battery
Charging Not Applicable N/A
Expert Rating 8.7/10 4.9/10
Community Reviews 0 1410
Performance Score 8.5 9.2
Comfort Score 8.8 9.9
Safety Score Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score 7.1
Technology Score 8.9 9.9
Value Score 8.9
Pros Upscale interior architecture that easily competes with entry luxury classes; Substantially larger display interfaces fe... Stunning 48-inch full-dash panoramic display with Google built-in; Lincoln Rejuvenate multisensory spa system with custo...
Cons Naturally aspirated engine lacks the explosive acceleration of turbocharged rivals; Six-speed automatic is reliable but... Starting price exceeds $122,000 MSRP; Fuel economy is low at 17 MPG combined; 221.9-inch length requires a large garage...