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Comfort
The Hyundai Santa Fe offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mazda CX-5, with comparable head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Mazda CX-5.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Santa Fe as you will with the Mazda CX-5, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Hyundai Santa Fe is somewhat more expensive than the Mazda CX-5.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Hyundai Santa Fe will cost more in terms of transportation costs than the Mazda CX-5.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Santa Fe is much wider than the Mazda CX-5, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Hyundai Santa Fe, which is slightly longer than the Mazda CX-5.
Drivetrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Hyundai Santa Fe does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mazda CX-5.
Handling
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-5, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-5 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Santa Fe greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-5.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Mazda CX-5.
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mazda CX-5.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Hyundai Santa Fe than that of the Mazda CX-5.
Compare the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2014 Mazda CX-5. 
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2013 Hyundai
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2014 Mazda
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Up to $750 | Visit Rebate Center |
| Low APR Loan: | -- | As low as 0.90% |
| Lease Incentive: | As low as 3.10% | As low as 0.31% |
| City MPG: | 18 - 21 |
24 - 26
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| Highway MPG: | 24 - 29 | 30 - 35 |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4, V-6 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 - 7 | 5 - 5 |
| Basic Warranty: | 5 years/60,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Overall Safety Rating 
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | No Data Avail. |
| Frontal Crash Rating
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No Data Avail. | No Data Avail. |
| Side Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | No Data Avail. |
| Invoice*: | $23,728 - $32,790 | $20,589 - $28,039 |
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