Honda Prelude vs Mazda CX-80

The Honda Prelude starts from $65,000 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-80 opens at $64,490. That makes the Mazda CX-80 the more affordable entry point by $510.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $71,500 and $70,939 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Prelude by roughly $3,990 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda Prelude and Mazda CX-80 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Honda Prelude and 6 in the Mazda CX-80.

The Honda Prelude features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-80 gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Prelude stands out with wireless charging, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mazda CX-80. The Mazda CX-80 counters with power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda Prelude uses a Inline 4 producing 110kW and 182Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout.

The Mazda CX-80 responds with a Petrol making 209kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Mazda CX-80 has the clear power advantage at 209kW vs 110kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Prelude measures 4,693mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 297mm shorter than the Mazda CX-80 at 4,990mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-80 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 281L in the Honda Prelude and 550L in the Mazda CX-80, giving the Mazda CX-80 a 269L advantage. The Mazda CX-80 seats 7 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,226/year for the Honda Prelude and $2,024/year for the Mazda CX-80. That is a $798 annual difference in favour of the Honda Prelude.

Estimated annual total: $1,226 (Honda Prelude) vs $2,024 (Mazda CX-80). The Honda Prelude saves you roughly $798 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Prelude) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-80). Both match on warranty length.