Mazda CX-9 vs. INFINITI FX35
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda CX-9 and INFINITI FX35 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-9 and the INFINITI FX35.
When we compare the Mazda CX-9's and the INFINITI FX35's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-9 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The INFINITI FX35 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mazda CX-9 and INFINITI FX35 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mazda CX-9's and the INFINITI FX35's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-9 is a better car than the INFINITI FX35.
Pricing: A used 2012 Mazda CX-9 ranges from $5,314 to $14,996 while a used 2012 INFINITI FX35 is priced between $7,793 to $16,998.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda CX-9’s base engine makes 273 horsepower, and the INFINITI FX35 base engine makes 303 horsepower. Both the CX-9 and the FX35 are rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 482 and 547 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda CX-9 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The INFINITI FX35 has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
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:
$29,725
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,219
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$18,995 - $32,835
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$43,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,618
Price Range:
$5,314 - $14,996
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$11,614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$7,775 - $18,747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
76
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
132,642
# Good or Great Deals:
27
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,382
Price Range:
$7,793 - $16,998
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
22
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
128,178
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Mazda CX-9 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
INFINITI FX35 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 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 INFINITI FX35
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 15.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Mazda CX-9 Rankings
Ranking
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43 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 59Ranking
57 out of / 67INFINITI FX35 Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mazda CX-9 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, Sport, Touring
INFINITI FX35 Trim Levels
Base, Limited Edition
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:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 60000 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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
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
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:
303 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
381 / 547 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
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
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
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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:
Available
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
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
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
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:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
24.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4328 lbs
Width:
76.2 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
200.2 inches
Wheelbase:
113.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4162 lbs
Width:
75.9 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
191.3 inches
Wheelbase:
113.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 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 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black Clearcoat
Blue
Stormy Blue Mica
Gray
Dolphin Gray Mica
Silver
Liquid Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian / Malbec Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Graphite Shadow / Midnight Mocha / Umbria Twilight
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Moonlight White
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Wheat
Black
Graphite
Brown
Java