Does anyone know whether the Kuda mount base, which is labelled for models "since 2016", is compatible with the 2017? Opinions on whether this section of the car has changed shape from 2016 to 2017?
http://www.kudausa.com/mazda-cx-5-since-2016-black-a1935.html
How about that as a reason to want a CD player?!
I know you said you are not interested in vent clips, HOWEVER I thought I would show you my set up. I got a 2pack from amazon for 7 dolla! They are magnetic clips that come with the metal plate. I put two vent clips and stuck the metal plates to my iPad. They work great! The iPad sticks to it with no problem and doesn't shake around with driving. I have posted a whole thread on it. I even bought a USB powered BT receiver so the iPad connects when the car is started up. I don't know if you noticed but their is about a 5 second delay when video plays on iPad/iPod/iPhone with the sound. It doesn't sync with the video. The aux BT recover fixed that.
That's not a mazda.
I decided to try this from Square Jellyfish - http://www.squarejellyfish.com/jelly-grip-car-vent-mount.html
I originally went with the Kenu Airframe+ but the recessed vents on the CX-5 made it difficult to attach the phone without removing the Airframe from the vent first, and even then it didn't feel very secure to me. The only complaint I have about the Square Jellyfish is it's difficult to insert and remove the phone without using both hands. A plus is you can still adjust the vents left & right.
The phone is an iPhone 6s Plus with a Spigen Tough Armor case.
I bought this but I find it too small nor my Asus. Plus it kinda slightly blocking the vent. I need to vent to be free in this part of the world.