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Buick Enclave vs. Mazda CX-9

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Enclave and 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 Buick Enclave and the Mazda CX-9.

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

Pricing: A used 2024 Buick Enclave ranges from $39,990 to $58,926 while a used 2023 Mazda CX-9 is priced between $29,370 to $39,992. For a new model, the Buick Enclave's price is between $41,979 and $61,537, with the Mazda CX-9 priced between $40,092 and $46,756.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Buick Enclave loses 54.5 percent of its value and the Mazda CX-9 loses 47 percent of its value. This means the Mazda CX-9 retains 7.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Buick Enclave.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick Enclave is 8.5 out of 10 while the Mazda CX-9's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Buick Enclave being ranked 4 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 Buick Enclave is 8.8 out of 10. For the Mazda CX-9 the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Buick Enclave a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mazda CX-9.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick Enclave’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Mazda CX-9 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The Enclave is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The CX-9 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 507 miles. This gives the Mazda CX-9 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Buick Enclave. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/fullsize SUVs, the Buick Enclave has the advantage of offering more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Mazda CX-9, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Mazda CX-9 has higher safety ratings than the Buick Enclave, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.77 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$41,979 - $61,537

Starting MSRP:

$43,900

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$88,803

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$43,900 - $155,295

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$40,092 - $46,756

Starting MSRP:

$38,750

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$36,046

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$28,750 - $41,535

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$48,353

Price Range:

$39,990 - $58,926

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$108,428

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$48,353 - $235,429

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

577

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

4,457

# Good or Great Deals:

109

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$34,770

Price Range:

$29,370 - $39,992

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$40,669

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$31,626 - $57,848

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

316

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

29,970

# Good or Great Deals:

120

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$24,435

Depreciation %:

55.7%

Resale Value $:

$19,465

Residual Value %:

44.3%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

57%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

42.8% - 61.5%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$18,539

Depreciation %:

47.8%

Resale Value $:

$20,211

Residual Value %:

52.2%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

47.8%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

47.8% - 47.8%

Buick Enclave Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

9.5 / 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 Buick Enclave

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

9.5

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

10.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

8.5 - 18.9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

21.3%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda CX-9

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.7

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

9.5

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

7.6 - 12.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

64.4%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

3.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

1.5 - 32.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

5.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.3 - 21.6

Buick Enclave Rankings

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

1 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

1 / 68

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

1 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 26

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Tall People

1 / 22

Most Affordable Luxury Large SUVs

1 / 19

Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money

1 / 11

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $50k

1 / 6

Best Luxury Large SUVs Under $50k

1 / 4

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $50k

2 / 27

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

3 / 68

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

4 / 68

Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 22

Best Luxury Large SUVs

6 / 22

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 29

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 29

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 22

Most Comfortable Luxury Large SUVs

7 / 22

Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs

7 / 22

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

12 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

13 / 59

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

16 / 22

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

17 / 68

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

18 / 29

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Towing

18 / 22

Best Off-road Luxury Large SUVs

18 / 22

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 22

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

22 / 68

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

22 / 29

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

23 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

34 / 68

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

48 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

50 / 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

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Buick Enclave Trim Levels

Avenir, Essence, Premium

Mazda CX-9 Trim Levels

Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Signature, Touring, Touring Plus

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 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):

4.77 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:

310 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque:

266 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm

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

0.071 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):

0.057 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / 4X4

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


18 / 26 / 21

Range (city/hwy):

342 / 494 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:

AWD

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


20 / 26 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

390 / 507 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.6 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

62.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

61.6 inches

Cargo Space:

23.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

97.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

180.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.1 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:

150.1 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4359 lbs

Width:

89.3 inches

Height:

69.9 inches

Length:

204.8 inches

Wheelbase:

120.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.5 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4409 lbs

Width:

86.9 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 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P255/60R18

Exterior Colors

Beige

Sage Metallic

Black

Ebony Twilight Metallic

Blue

Emperor Blue Metallic

Gray

Moonstone Gray Metallic

Red

Cherry Red Tintcoat

White

Summit White / White Frost Tricoat

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Jet Black Mica

Blue

Deep Crystal Blue Mica

Gray

Machine Gray Metallic

Red

Soul Red Crystal Metallic

White

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

Silver

Sonic Silver Metallic

Interior Colors

Beige

Whisper Beige w/ Ebony Accents

Gray

Dark Galvanized w/ Ebony Accents

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Sand

Gray

Not available

Black

Black

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