2013 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2014 Mazda CX-9
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 Mazda CX-9 and 2014 Mazda CX-9 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2013 Mazda CX-9 and the 2014 Mazda CX-9.
In comparing the 2013 Mazda CX-9's and the 2014 Mazda CX-9's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Mazda CX-9 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2013 Mazda CX-9 and 2014 Mazda CX-9 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2013 Mazda CX-9's and the 2014 Mazda CX-9's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Mazda CX-9 is a better car than the 2014 Mazda CX-9.
Pricing: A used 2013 Mazda CX-9 ranges from $5,895 to $15,202 while a used 2014 Mazda CX-9 is priced between $7,498 to $16,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2013 Mazda CX-9 and the 2014 Mazda CX-9 both lose 47 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda CX-9 is 8.7 out of 10. Mazda CX-9 is ranked 4 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Mazda CX-9 is ranked 5 and the Mazda CX-9 is ranked 5 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Mazda CX-9 is also ranked 7 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs while the Mazda CX-9 is ranked 7 out of 67 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mazda CX-9 is 8.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2013 Mazda CX-9 and the 2014 Mazda CX-9 makes 273 horsepower. Both the CX-9 and the CX-9 are rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Mazda CX-9 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,785
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,883
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$18,995 - $34,050
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,985
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$28,488
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,995 - $34,485
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,357
Price Range:
$5,895 - $15,202
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$12,812
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$8,675 - $20,213
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
33
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
131,275
# Good or Great Deals:
15
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,752
Price Range:
$7,498 - $16,997
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$14,412
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$9,446 - $22,904
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
47
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
129,623
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Mazda CX-9 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mazda CX-9 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Mazda CX-9
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Mazda CX-9
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.3 - 3.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
64.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 12
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 16.2
Mazda CX-9 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 39Ranking
2 out of / 18Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 16Ranking
4 out of / 67Ranking
4 out of / 67Ranking
4 out of / 39Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 39Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
16 out of / 30Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 39Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
22 out of / 39Ranking
23 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 39Ranking
30 out of / 39Ranking
30 out of / 39Ranking
31 out of / 67Ranking
31 out of / 32Ranking
33 out of / 39Ranking
34 out of / 67Ranking
34 out of / 39Ranking
40 out of / 67Ranking
43 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 59Ranking
57 out of / 67Mazda CX-9 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 39Ranking
2 out of / 18Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 16Ranking
4 out of / 67Ranking
4 out of / 67Ranking
4 out of / 39Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 39Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
16 out of / 30Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 39Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
22 out of / 39Ranking
23 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 39Ranking
30 out of / 39Ranking
30 out of / 39Ranking
31 out of / 67Ranking
31 out of / 32Ranking
33 out of / 39Ranking
34 out of / 67Ranking
34 out of / 39Ranking
40 out of / 67Ranking
43 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 59Ranking
57 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2013 Mazda CX-9 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Sport, Touring
2014 Mazda CX-9 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Sport, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
273 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
273 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 482 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 482 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
100.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
156.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Cargo Space:
17.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
100.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
156.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4317 lbs
Width:
76.2 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
200.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4323 lbs
Width:
76.2 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
200.6 inches
Wheelbase:
113.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Clearcoat
Gray
Dolphin Gray Mica / Meteor Gray Mica
Silver
Liquid Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl Mica
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Gray
Meteor Gray Mica
Silver
Liquid Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl Mica
Blue
Blue Reflex Mica
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand
Black
Black