Verdict
The Jeep Cherokee clearly out-scores the Mazda CX-5 overall, 66 to 58. The Mazda CX-5 wins the most individual categories, taking 5 of 8 where both have enough coverage to call. The biggest gap is in Economy, where the Jeep Cherokee leads by 76 points.
Reviewers
Jeep Cherokee
Auto Buyers Guide, Edmunds, Redline Reviews, TheStraightPipes
Mazda CX-5
Auto Buyers Guide, Doug DeMuro, Redline Reviews, SavageGeese, TheStraightPipes