Head-to-head · measured energy cost
2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE vs 2026 Mazda CX-5 4WD
12,000 mi/year · 55% city · national avg prices, Aug 27, 2026 · lowest-cost configuration of each · methodology
At these assumptions, the 2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE costs $53.15 less per month ($637/year, $3,185 over five years) than the 2026 Mazda CX-5 4WD. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSEHybrid2026 Mazda CX-5 4WDGasoline
Per month
Per year
5 years
| Measure | 2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE | 2026 Mazda CX-5 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration compared | 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · 4WD |
| Cost per month | $102.31 | $155.46 |
| Cost per year | $1,228 | $1,865 |
| Cost over 5 years | $6,140 | $9,325 |
| Cost per mile | 10.2¢/mi | 15.5¢/mi |
| Annual energy used | 299.4 gal | 455 gal |
| EPA efficiency | 41 MPG combined | 26 MPG combined |
Each side shows the lowest-monthly-cost 2026 configuration of its family at the stated assumptions — other configurations differ. Change mileage, driving mix, or prices in the interactive tool; every assumption stays editable.