Mazda CX-9 vs. Nissan Rogue Sport
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda CX-9 and Nissan Rogue Sport 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 Nissan Rogue Sport.
In comparing the Mazda CX-9's and the Nissan Rogue Sport's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-9 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Nissan Rogue Sport has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Mazda CX-9's and the Nissan Rogue Sport's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-9 is a better car than the Nissan Rogue Sport.
Pricing: A used 2022 Mazda CX-9 ranges from $24,750 to $36,990 while a used 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport is priced between $18,589 to $28,953.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mazda CX-9 loses 47 percent of its value and the Nissan Rogue Sport loses 36.7 percent of its value. This means the Nissan Rogue Sport retains 10.3 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-9 is 8.7 out of 10 while the Nissan Rogue Sport's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Mazda CX-9 being ranked 7 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Nissan Rogue Sport being ranked 42 out of 67.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mazda CX-9 is 8.6 out of 10. For the Nissan Rogue Sport the reliability rating is 5.7 out of 10. This gives the Mazda CX-9 an advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Rogue Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda CX-9’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Nissan Rogue Sport base engine makes 141 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda CX-9, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Nissan Rogue Sport, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Mazda CX-9 has higher safety ratings than the Nissan Rogue Sport, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.30 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$35,280
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$34,578
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,400 - $40,325
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$23,450 - $35,074
Starting MSRP:
$24,960
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$23,820
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,000 - $34,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,442
Price Range:
$24,750 - $36,990
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$35,283
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,514 - $50,162
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
812
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36,510
# Good or Great Deals:
109
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,799
Price Range:
$18,589 - $28,953
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$23,520
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,546 - $27,056
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
591
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34,543
# Good or Great Deals:
75
Mazda CX-9 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan Rogue Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
5.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda CX-9
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.6 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
64.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Rogue Sport
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
8.3 - 12
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
14.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 18.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 12.1
Mazda CX-9 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 39Ranking
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4 out of / 67Ranking
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4 out of / 39Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 39Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
16 out of / 30Ranking
16 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 39Ranking
20 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
22 out of / 39Ranking
23 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 39Ranking
30 out of / 39Ranking
30 out of / 39Ranking
31 out of / 67Ranking
31 out of / 32Ranking
33 out of / 39Ranking
34 out of / 67Ranking
34 out of / 39Ranking
40 out of / 67Ranking
43 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 59Ranking
57 out of / 67Nissan Rogue Sport Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
17 out of / 20Ranking
19 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
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64 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mazda CX-9 Trim Levels
Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Signature, Sport, Touring, Touring Plus
Nissan Rogue Sport Trim Levels
S, SL, SV
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:
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.30 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:
320 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
141 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
147 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 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):
20 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 507 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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
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:
Standard
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
22.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
61.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
118.9 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3316 lbs
Width:
72.3 inches
Height:
62.5 inches
Length:
172.8 inches
Wheelbase:
104.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 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:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Gray
Machine Gray Metallic
White
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Magnetic Black Pearl
Blue
Caspian Blue Metallic
Gray
Gun Metallic
White
Glacier White
Orange
Monarch Orange Metallic
Red
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
