Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Crosstrek: lease comparison
Both are classified as a SUV, so they compete for the same shopper. Across the listings LeaseGuru tracks today, the Subaru Crosstrek opens lower by $48 per month. Payment is only part of it: compare drive-off, term, and each lender's fees below before deciding.
Side by side, from live listings
| Measure | Mazda CX-5 | Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| Live listings | 13 | 15 |
| Lowest payment | $293/mo | $245/mo |
| Average payment | $372/mo | $374/mo |
| Most common term | 36 months | 36 months |
| Lowest drive-off | $0 | $0 |
| Body class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Lender terms behind each lease
Two similar payments can hide very different costs. These are the published terms from each brand's captive lender.
Mazda
- Who finances the lease
- Mazda Financial Services
- Excess mileage
- $0.20/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.15/mi if you buy them at signing.
Subaru
- Who finances the lease
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. provides SMF financing and leasing
- Excess mileage
- $0.15/mi over your mileage allowancePrepaid miles cost $0.10/mi if you buy them at signing.
- Disposition fee at return
- $300Waived: Subaru pays the fee under its Lease Loyalty Program when you lease a new Subaru through Subaru Motors Finance.
- Lease loyalty
- Up to $550 toward the first monthly payment (SOA), plus disposition-fee waiver. Ask the retailer for current eligibility.
Current offers on both
All Mazda CX-5 lease deals
New
Score772026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Select
Monthly: $293/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 36 mo
California
2026 Mazda CX-5
Monthly: $319/mo
New York
New
Score752026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Preffered AWD
Monthly: $333/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 36 mo
California
All Subaru Crosstrek lease deals
Score692026 Subaru Crosstrek Premium
Monthly: $245/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 36 mo
Los Angeles
Score572026 Subaru Crosstrek Sport Hybrid
Monthly: $309/mo
Due at signing: $3,000
Term: 36 mo
Los Angeles
2026 Subaru Crosstrek
Monthly: $323/mo
New York
CX-5 vs Crosstrek, answered
- Is the Mazda CX-5 or the Subaru Crosstrek cheaper to lease?
- Across live listings the Subaru Crosstrek starts at $245 per month and the Mazda CX-5 at $293 — a gap of $48 per month, or about $1,728 over a 36-month term before drive-off.
- How many Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Crosstrek lease offers are available?
- LeaseGuru is tracking 13 live Mazda CX-5 listings and 15 live Subaru Crosstrek listings. Counts change as brokers refresh inventory, so treat any advertised payment as a starting point.
- Are the CX-5 and Crosstrek the same class of vehicle?
- Yes — both are classified as a SUV (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD), which is why they are compared here. Cargo room, seating, and drivetrain still differ by trim, so confirm the specific configuration behind any advertised payment.
- Which has the lower due at signing, the CX-5 or the Crosstrek?
- The lowest published drive-off we see is $0 on the Mazda CX-5 and $0 on the Subaru Crosstrek. A lower monthly payment paired with a higher drive-off is often the more expensive lease overall, so compare effective monthly cost rather than the payment alone.
Payments come from third-party listings and change without notice. Before you decide, read what a lease really costs or browse every lease comparison.