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Mazda CX-9 vs. Toyota Sienna

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

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

Pricing: A used 2023 Mazda CX-9 ranges from $24,480 to $34,299 while a used 2023 Toyota Sienna is priced between $35,477 to $56,371. For a new model, the Mazda CX-9's price is between $38,027 and $46,161, with the Toyota Sienna priced between $40,970 and $58,330.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mazda CX-9 loses 50.7 percent of its value and the Toyota Sienna loses 38.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Sienna retains 12.1 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 7.9 out of 10 while the Toyota Sienna's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Mazda CX-9 being ranked 8 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Toyota Sienna being ranked 1 out of 4 Best Hybrid Minivans.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mazda CX-9 is 7.9 out of 10. For the Toyota Sienna the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Sienna a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mazda CX-9.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda CX-9’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Toyota Sienna base engine makes 245 horsepower. The CX-9 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 507 miles. The Sienna is rated to deliver an average of 36 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 648 miles. This gives the Toyota Sienna the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mazda CX-9. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

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

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Model & Pricing
Mazda CX-9
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2023 Mazda CX-9
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

38027 - 46161

Starting MSRP:

38750

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

36046

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

28750 - 41535

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

40970 - 58330

Starting MSRP:

36885

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Minivans)

43840

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Minivans)

36885 - 50795

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

29384

Price Range:

24480 - 34299

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

34361

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

24907 - 50072

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

528

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

40845

# Good or Great Deals:

170

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

44145

Price Range:

35477 - 56371

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Minivans)

37116

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Minivans)

30086 - 44145

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

476

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

44305

# Good or Great Deals:

166

Mazda CX-9 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Toyota Sienna Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda CX-9

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

10.0

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

9.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

6.7 - 14.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.16

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Sienna

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:

1.7552022033699368

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.1 - 27.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.81193932447733

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Minivans)

2.0

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Minivans)

1.1 - 2.8

Mazda CX-9 Rankings

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 17

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 16

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

2 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

3 / 10

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

4 / 16

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

5 / 17

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

6 / 32

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

8 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs

10 / 32

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

14 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

15 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

19 / 34

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

20 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

21 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

22 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

25 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

26 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

27 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

28 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

28 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

28 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

28 / 34

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

28 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

29 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

30 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

31 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

31 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

31 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

32 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

44 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

53 / 67

Toyota Sienna Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars for Towing

1 / 25

Best Off-road Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Family Hybrid Minivans

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Cars Under $40k

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Minivans

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Minivans for Towing

1 / 4

Best Off-road Hybrid Minivans

1 / 4

Hybrid Minivans with Best Resale Value

1 / 4

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $40k

1 / 4

Most Affordable Hybrid Minivans

1 / 3

Best Hybrid Minivans Under $40k

1 / 1

Most Reliable Hybrid Minivans Under $40k

1 / 1

Best Family Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Best Hybrid Minivans for Tall People

2 / 4

Hybrid Minivans with the Most Legroom

2 / 4

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

3 / 25

Hybrid Minivans with the Most Horsepower

3 / 4

Hybrid Cars with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

4 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 25

Hybrid Minivans with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 4

Most Comfortable Hybrid Minivans

4 / 4

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

9 / 25

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

12 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

12 / 15

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

13 / 25

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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Summary Review

Toyota’s Sienna has long been a favorite of families who wanted an all-wheel-drive minivan, but its appeal goes deeper than that one feature. The Sienna changes in very important ways for 2021 that make it hard to pass up for those seeking the best cost of ownership in this segment.

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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

Pros and Cons

  • 36 MPG fuel economy rating
  • Available all-wheel drive 
  • Included maintenance for two years under warranty

  • Spare tire is not standard
  • The driving experience is not best in class

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

Minivan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Mazda CX-9 Trim Levels

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

Toyota Sienna Trim Levels

25th Anniversary Edition, LE 8-Passenger, Limited 7-Passenger, Platinum 7-Passenger, Woodland Edition, XLE 7-Passenger, XLE 8-Passenger, XSE 7-Passenger

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:

2 years

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):

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

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:

245 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.053 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:

2.5 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):


36 / 36 / 36

Range (city/hwy):

648 / 648 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

Captain's seat:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

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:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

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

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

150.1 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

62.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

62.7 inches

Cargo Space:

33.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

101 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

195.9 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:

4610 lbs

Width:

78.5 inches

Height:

68.5 inches

Length:

203.7 inches

Wheelbase:

120.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 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:

P235/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Mica

Blue

Deep Crystal Blue Mica

Gray

Machine Gray Metallic

Red

Soul Red Crystal Metallic

Silver

Sonic Silver Metallic

White

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

Brown

Not available

Green

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blueprint

Gray

Predawn Gray Mica

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Ice Cap

Brown

Sunset Bronze Mica

Green

Cypress

Interior Colors

Beige

Sand

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Not available

Gray

Gray

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