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Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda CX-9

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda CX-5 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 Mazda CX-5 and the Mazda CX-9.

When comparing the Mazda CX-5's and the Mazda CX-9's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-5 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 resale value. The Mazda CX-9 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mazda CX-5's and the Mazda CX-9's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-9 is a better car than the Mazda CX-5.

Pricing: A used 2024 Mazda CX-5 ranges from $28,687 to $40,393 while a used 2023 Mazda CX-9 is priced between $29,370 to $39,992. For a new model, the Mazda CX-5's price is between $30,611 and $40,595, 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 Mazda CX-5 loses 36.2 percent of its value and the Mazda CX-9 loses 47 percent of its value. This means the Mazda CX-5 retains 10.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mazda CX-9.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda CX-5 is 8.2 out of 10 while the Mazda CX-9's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Mazda CX-5 being ranked 28 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Mazda CX-9 being ranked 7 out of 67.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mazda CX-5 is 7.2 out of 10. For the Mazda CX-9 the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Mazda CX-9 an advantage in reliability compared to the Mazda CX-5.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda CX-5’s base engine makes 187 horsepower, and the Mazda CX-9 base engine makes 250 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda CX-9, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The Mazda CX-5, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room, rear leg room and cargo space. The Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-9 are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Mazda CX-5 and the Mazda CX-9 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Mazda CX-5 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$30,611 - $40,595

Starting MSRP:

$29,300

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$27,871

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,860 - $30,300

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:

$34,021

Price Range:

$28,687 - $40,393

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$33,244

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$29,649 - $36,546

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

7,026

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

529

# Good or Great Deals:

171

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:

340

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

30,077

# Good or Great Deals:

126

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$10,943

Depreciation %:

37.3%

Resale Value $:

$18,357

Residual Value %:

62.7%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)

42%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)

29.1% - 47.3%

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%

Mazda CX-5 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 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 Mazda CX-5

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

12.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

9.9 - 13.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

23.9%

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:

2.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.8 - 18.3

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

Mazda CX-5 Rankings

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

3 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

4 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Teens

4 / 6

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

8 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

9 / 20

Best Small SUVs for Towing

9 / 19

Best Family Small SUVs

9 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

9 / 14

Best Small SUVs

10 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

12 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

14 / 19

Best Off-road Small SUVs

14 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

14 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

15 / 19

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

17 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

18 / 19

Best Family Crossover SUVs

19 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

20 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

20 / 59

Best Crossover SUVs

28 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

32 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

34 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

35 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

35 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

39 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

43 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

47 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

50 / 67

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 Under $40k

2 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

2 / 16

Safest Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Best Family Crossover SUVs

5 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 39

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best Family Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

5 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs

7 / 67

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

8 / 32

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

9 / 32

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

10 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

14 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

16 / 30

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

16 / 28

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

20 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

20 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

21 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

22 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

23 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

25 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

25 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

25 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

26 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

26 / 32

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

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

31 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

31 / 32

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

49 / 59

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

57 / 67

Summary Review

The Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover with seating for five and a reputation as a favorite for drivers. The current Mazda CX-5 was redesigned for the 2017 model year, with new models costing an average of $32,211 and recent models averaging $23,771.

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Summary Review

Mazda’s CX-9 is a three-row crossover SUV that’s slightly smaller but more engaging to drive than most of its direct competitors.

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Pros and Cons

  • Dynamic driving experience
  • Near-luxury interior design and materials
  • Available 250-hp turbo engine on newer models

  • No hybrid available
  • Fuel economy lags class leaders
  • Non-turbo models could use more power

Pros and Cons

  • Outstanding standard features make CX-9 a near-premium vehicle
  • The Turbocharged engine is a reviewer’s favorite

  • Aging infotainment setup
  • Smaller than most of its segment peers

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Mazda CX-5 Trim Levels

2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Premium Plus, 2.5 S Select, 2.5 Turbo Premium, 2.5 Turbo Signature

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:

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

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:

TOP SAFETY PICK

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:

187 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

185 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.049 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:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

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


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

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

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

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

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

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

39 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.6 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.8 inches

Cargo Space:

30 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

59.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

133.6 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:

3783 lbs

Width:

83.3 inches

Height:

66.1 inches

Length:

180.1 inches

Wheelbase:

106.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.6 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:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/65R17

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 / Eternal Blue Mica

Gray

Machine Gray Metallic / Platinum Quartz Metallic

Red

Soul Red Crystal Metallic

White

Rhodium White Metallic

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

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

Black

Black

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Beige

Sand

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