I'm trying to decide between the 2014 Mazda6 and 2014 CX-5 to replace my 2006 Mazda3 5-door. We purchased a 2012 CX-9 a few months ago and I was planning to replace my MZ3 5-door with a brand new MZ3 5-door...until I spent a day driving one! Long story short, I'm not a fan of the 2013 Mazda3 interior and won't be getting one. I love the new 2014 Mazda6, but I'm not sure I can go back to a regular sedan with a 'trunk' instead of a hatchback. I like the CX-5, but definitely prefer the 2014 with the 2.5L from the Mazda6.
The CX-5 color combinations really irritate me! I would prefer the Sand interior and I love the Soul Red color, but that combo is only available on the Touring model and not the Grand Touring. To get Sand interior in the GT, the exterior choices are Jet Black, Stormy Blue and Crystal White Pearl. The Jet Black and Stormy Blue are out (I don't do dark exteriors) and our 2012 CX-9 is Crystal White Pearl. I really don't want to get another Mazda SUV in the same color! (uhm)'
If I get a CX-5, I'll probably go with the Soul Red Grand Touring and deal with the Black interior instead of Sand....but I'm not thrilled about it! (screwy)