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2017 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2018 Mazda CX-9

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Mazda CX-9 and 2018 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 2017 Mazda CX-9 and the 2018 Mazda CX-9.

When we compare the 2017 Mazda CX-9's and the 2018 Mazda CX-9's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Mazda CX-9 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2017 Mazda CX-9 and 2018 Mazda CX-9 have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Mazda CX-9's and the 2018 Mazda CX-9's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Mazda CX-9 is a better car than the 2018 Mazda CX-9.

Pricing: A used 2017 Mazda CX-9 ranges from $14,985 to $24,991 while a used 2018 Mazda CX-9 is priced between $15,992 to $26,890.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Mazda CX-9 and the 2018 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 8 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs, the Mazda CX-9 is ranked 10 and the Mazda CX-9 is ranked 10 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Mazda CX-9 is also ranked 16 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs while the Mazda CX-9 is ranked 16 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 2017 Mazda CX-9 and the 2018 Mazda CX-9 makes 250 horsepower. Both the CX-9 and the CX-9 are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 532 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Mazda CX-9 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

31520

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

29141

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

21195 - 34210

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

32130

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

30126

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

22995 - 34810

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

19879

Price Range:

14985 - 24991

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

19906

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

12544 - 29613

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

38

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

97620

# Good or Great Deals:

13

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

21303

Price Range:

15992 - 26890

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

22710

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

14757 - 32004

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

97

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

92653

# Good or Great Deals:

34

Mazda CX-9 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.73154 / 10

Reliability:

8.622261 / 10

Retained Value:

7.572361 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Mazda CX-9 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.73154 / 10

Reliability:

8.622261 / 10

Retained Value:

7.572361 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Mazda CX-9

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

3.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.6 - 6.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.644

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Mazda CX-9

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

2.6 - 7.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.644



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.3096845946107154

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.3 - 10.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.7979134462112376

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

2.1 - 16.3

Mazda CX-9 Rankings

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 17

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 16

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

2 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

3 / 10

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

4 / 16

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

5 / 17

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

6 / 32

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs

10 / 32

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

14 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

15 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

19 / 34

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

20 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

21 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

22 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

25 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

26 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

27 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

28 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

28 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

28 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

28 / 34

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

28 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

29 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

30 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

31 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

31 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

31 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

32 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

44 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

53 / 67

Mazda CX-9 Rankings

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 17

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 16

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

2 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

3 / 10

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

4 / 16

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

5 / 17

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

6 / 32

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs

10 / 32

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

14 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

15 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

19 / 34

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

20 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

21 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

22 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

25 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

26 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

27 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

28 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

28 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

28 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

28 / 34

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

28 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

29 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

30 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

31 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

31 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

31 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

32 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

44 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

53 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2017 Mazda CX-9 Trim Levels

Grand Touring, Signature, Sport, Touring

2018 Mazda CX-9 Trim Levels

Grand Touring, Signature, 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:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

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:

4 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:

250 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

310 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.060 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

250 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

310 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.060 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 28 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

418 / 532 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 28 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

418 / 532 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

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

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

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:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

14.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

71.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

149.5 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

14.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

71.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

149.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4144 lbs

Width:

77.5 inches

Height:

69 inches

Length:

199.4 inches

Wheelbase:

115.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4166 lbs

Width:

77.5 inches

Height:

69 inches

Length:

199.4 inches

Wheelbase:

115.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P255/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P255/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Mica

Blue

Deep Crystal Blue Mica

Brown

Titanium Flash Mica

Gray

Machine Gray Metallic

Silver

Sonic Silver Metallic

White

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Mica

Blue

Deep Crystal Blue Mica

Brown

Titanium Flash Mica

Gray

Machine Gray Metallic

Silver

Sonic Silver Metallic

White

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

Interior Colors

Beige

Sand

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Beige

Sand

Black

Black

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