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2020 Acura MDX vs. 2020 Mazda CX-9

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Acura MDX and 2020 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 2020 Acura MDX and the 2020 Mazda CX-9.

When we compare the 2020 Acura MDX's and the 2020 Mazda CX-9's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2020 Mazda CX-9 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Acura MDX's and the 2020 Mazda CX-9's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Mazda CX-9 is a better car than the 2020 Acura MDX.

Pricing: A used 2020 Acura MDX ranges from $26,237 to $37,340 while a used 2020 Mazda CX-9 is priced between $20,998 to $31,536.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Acura MDX loses 51.5 percent of its value and the 2020 Mazda CX-9 loses 47 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Mazda CX-9 retains 4.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Acura MDX.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura MDX is 8.9 out of 10 while the Mazda CX-9's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Mazda CX-9 being ranked 4 out of 31 Best Midsize SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura MDX is 9.3 out of 10. For the Mazda CX-9 the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Acura MDX a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mazda CX-9.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Acura MDX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the 2020 Mazda CX-9 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles. The CX-9 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 532 miles. This gives the 2020 Mazda CX-9 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Acura MDX. The MDX uses premium unleaded, and the CX-9 uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2020 Mazda CX-9 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear leg room. The 2020 Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Acura MDX and the 2020 Mazda CX-9 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$44,500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

$62,310

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

$41,040 - $108,600

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$33,890

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$30,923

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$23,675 - $36,120

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$31,643

Price Range:

$26,237 - $37,340

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

$45,626

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

$28,046 - $77,686

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

739

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

49,470

# Good or Great Deals:

259

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$26,325

Price Range:

$20,998 - $31,536

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$27,718

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$18,600 - $37,369

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

80

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

56,410

# Good or Great Deals:

34

Acura MDX Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.9 / 10

Reliability:

9.3 / 10

Retained Value:

7.3 / 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 2020 Acura MDX

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

6.6

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

3.9 - 9.1

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

64.7%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Mazda CX-9

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

6.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.6 - 9.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

64.4%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

10.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

3.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)

0.6 - 23.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1 - 31.3

Acura MDX Rankings

Best Family Luxury Crossover SUVs

1 / 68

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

1 / 68

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

1 / 68

Best Family Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 29

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 29

Best Family Luxury Midsize SUVs

1 / 20

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs

1 / 20

Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs

1 / 20

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $60k

1 / 12

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

1 / 7

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs Under $60k

1 / 6

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money

2 / 11

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury Midsize SUVs

4 / 19

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 26

Luxury Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

7 / 20

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

7 / 20

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

8 / 29

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 20

Luxury Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

12 / 20

Most Comfortable Luxury Midsize SUVs

12 / 20

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Towing

13 / 20

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 68

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

16 / 68

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

16 / 29

Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for Tall People

16 / 20

Best Off-road Luxury Midsize SUVs

18 / 20

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

19 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

20 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 29

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

22 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

23 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

23 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

26 / 68

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

26 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

32 / 59

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

36 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

37 / 68

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

46 / 68

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

48 / 68

Mazda CX-9 Rankings

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

1 / 10

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 18

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

2 / 18

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 17

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs

4 / 31

Safest Midsize SUVs

4 / 31

Best Family Crossover SUVs

5 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 39

Best Family Midsize SUVs

5 / 31

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

5 / 31

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

5 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs

7 / 67

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

8 / 31

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

9 / 31

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

10 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

10 / 31

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

14 / 31

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 34

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

16 / 27

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

19 / 31

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

20 / 39

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

21 / 31

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

22 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

24 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

24 / 31

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

24 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

25 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

25 / 31

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

26 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

27 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

30 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

30 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

30 / 31

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

31 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

33 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

34 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

34 / 39

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

40 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

43 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

50 / 59

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

57 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2020 Acura MDX Trim Levels

Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD PMC Edition, SH-AWD w/Advance, SH-AWD w/Advance w/RES, SH-AWD w/Tech, SH-AWD w/Tech w/A-SPEC, SH-AWD w/Tech w/RES, w/Advance, w/Tech

2020 Mazda CX-9 Trim Levels

Grand Touring, Signature, Sport, Touring

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

6 years / 70000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 50000 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

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 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

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

267 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm

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

0.072 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

250 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

320 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm

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

0.059 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

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


20 / 27 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

390 / 527 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium 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

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

61.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

59.1 inches

Cargo Space:

15 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

68.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

147.7 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:

14.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

71.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

149.4 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4032 lbs

Width:

77.7 inches

Height:

67.4 inches

Length:

196.2 inches

Wheelbase:

111 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4225 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:

245/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P255/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Majestic Black Pearl

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Red

Performance Red Pearl

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

Platinum White Pearl

Blue

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Mica

Gray

Machine Gray Metallic

Red

Not available

Silver

Not available

White

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

Blue

Deep Crystal Blue Mica

Interior Colors

Beige

Parchment

Black

Ebony

Gray

Graystone

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

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