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Features Comparison: Kia Sedona vs. Mazda CX-5
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Sedona | Sedona | Sedona | Sedona | Sedona | CX-5 | CX-5 | CX-5 |
| Trim | L | LX | EX | SX | SX Limited | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring |
| Engines | ||||||||
| Transmissions | ||||||||
| Drivetrains | ||||||||
| Tires | ||||||||
| Audio Systems | ||||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | ||||||||
| Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage. | ||||||||
| Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value. | ||||||||
| Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value. | ||||||||
| Both sliding doors can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||||||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||||
| Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||||||||
| Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||||||||
| Release latch by standing near the bumper for a few seconds. | ||||||||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||||
| Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||||||||
| Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. | ||||||||
| Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the third-row side windows. Retract into rear side panels. | ||||||||
| Homelink. | ||||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Rear disc brakes. | ||||||||
| Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | ||||||||
| If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | ||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||||||||
| Small external cameras provide a top-down view all around the vehicle, to reduce blind spots while parking. | ||||||||
| If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking. | ||||||||
| Automatically brakes car to avoid low-speed collisions. | ||||||||
| Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | ||||||||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||||
| Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Indicates number of seconds behind preceding car. | ||||||||
| Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly. | ||||||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||
| Briefly and slightly reduce engine torque when the steering wheel is turned to transfer some weight forward and improve initial steering response. | ||||||||
| Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||||||
| Steering lightly applied to help prevent the vehicle from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane. | ||||||||
| Alerts driver when the vehicle seems to be wandering out of the lane. | ||||||||
| Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||
| Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||||||||
| Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||||||||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||||||||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | ||||||||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||||||||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||||||||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||||||
| Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | ||||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||||||||
| Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||
| Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | ||||||||
| No crossbars. | ||||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||||
| Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||||
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||||||||
| Ionizes air to clean it. Might create high levels of ozone. | ||||||||
| Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | ||||||||
| Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | ||||||||
| Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls. | ||||||||
| Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | ||||||||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||
| A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | ||||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||
| Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest. | ||||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | ||||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||
| Sometimes referred to as a skid plate, but really an appearance item. | ||||||||
| Sometimes referred to as a skid plate, but really an appearance item. | ||||||||
| Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | ||||||||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||
| Sunroof over the second row. | ||||||||
| Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | ||||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Requires compatible Android phone. | ||||||||
| Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years. | ||||||||
| Requires compatible Apple iPhone. | ||||||||
| Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||||||||
| Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | ||||||||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||||||||
| A DVD player and screen mounted at the rear of the center console. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||||||||
| High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | ||||||||
| Enables input of HD video. | ||||||||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||||
| Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||||
| Converts text messages to speech. | ||||||||
| Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||||||||
| Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||||||||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||||||||
| Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | ||||||||
| Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| High beams automatically turned on and off. | ||||||||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||||||||
| Headlights automatically turn off. | ||||||||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||||||
| Enables driver to view rear passenger compartment without turning around. | ||||||||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||||||
| Projects various instrument readouts onto the windshield. Image actually appears to be floating over the nose of the car. Enables driver to keep eyes on the road. | ||||||||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Front row reading lights. | ||||||||
| One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | ||||||||
| Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||||||||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||
| Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | ||||||||
| Reads road signs and displays them in the instrument cluster. | ||||||||
| Displays the current speed limit. Included with nav on an increasing number of cars. No feature value here because incomplete info on availability. | ||||||||
| Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | ||||||||
| Reports engine speed. | ||||||||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| All-weather floormats. | ||||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||||||
| Seat adjusts back and forth to vary the split between the second row and the third row or cargo area. | ||||||||
| Like having an easy chair in the car. | ||||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||||||
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
| Fabric that resists stains, and in many cases odors as well. | ||||||||
| Seat stows in a well completely beneath the floor level. | ||||||||
| A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | ||||||||
| Seating surfaces are part cloth or vinyl, part synthetic suede. | ||||||||
| No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Alloy wheels plated with chrome. Some use a more durable, alternative process (PVD, Superchrome). Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | ||||||||
| Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||||||||
| Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | ||||||||
| Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims. | ||||||||
| Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | ||||||||
Option Package Contents
Advanced Technology Package
Essentials Premium Package
UVO
UVO Link
Advanced Technology Package
Advanced Touring Package
Advanced Technology Package
Prestige Package
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
Preferred Equipment Package
Premium Package
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