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Toyota RAV4 Prime vs. Mazda CX-9

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota RAV4 Prime 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 Toyota RAV4 Prime and the Mazda CX-9.

When comparing the Toyota RAV4 Prime's and the Mazda CX-9's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 Prime has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value 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 interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Toyota RAV4 Prime's and the Mazda CX-9's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime ranges from $35,192 to $47,998 while a used 2023 Mazda CX-9 is priced between $24,480 to $34,299. For a new model, the Toyota RAV4 Prime's price is between $45,697 and $53,393, with the Mazda CX-9 priced between $38,027 and $46,161.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota RAV4 Prime loses 34.8 percent of its value and the Mazda CX-9 loses 50.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 Prime retains 15.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mazda CX-9.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota RAV4 Prime’s base engine makes 302 horsepower, and the Mazda CX-9 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The RAV4 Prime is rated to deliver an average of 38 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 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 Toyota RAV4 Prime the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mazda CX-9. The RAV4 Prime uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the CX-9 uses regular unleaded.

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, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota RAV4 Prime, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage in the areas of rear head room cargo space. The Toyota RAV4 Prime and Mazda CX-9 are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota RAV4 Prime and the Mazda CX-9 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Toyota RAV4 Prime
Mazda CX-9

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

45697 - 53393

Starting MSRP:

43090

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

34764

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

27490 - 43090

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

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

41526

Price Range:

35192 - 47998

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

31948

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

27072 - 41526

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

135

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

32514

# Good or Great Deals:

43

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

Toyota RAV4 Prime Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Mazda CX-9 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4 Prime

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

9.0

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

5.5 - 12.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

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



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.7588148364783667

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

3.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)

1.4 - 18.3

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

Toyota RAV4 Prime Rankings

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Towing

1 / 14

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 14

Safest Hybrid SUVs

2 / 36

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

2 / 17

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

3 / 36

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 31

Hybrid Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 14

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 36

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

6 / 31

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Towing

6 / 17

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

6 / 17

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 14

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 17

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

7 / 13

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Towing

8 / 31

Best Off-road Hybrid Small SUVs

8 / 14

Best Off-road Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

10 / 17

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 36

Hybrid Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

11 / 14

Best Hybrid SUVs for Towing

13 / 36

Best Hybrid Small SUVs for Tall People

13 / 14

Most Affordable Hybrid Small SUVs

13 / 14

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small SUVs

13 / 14

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

14 / 17

Best Off-road Hybrid Crossover SUVs

16 / 31

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 31

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Tall People

16 / 17

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

16 / 17

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

18 / 36

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

20 / 32

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

20 / 28

Best Off-road Hybrid SUVs

21 / 36

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

25 / 31

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

28 / 36

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

30 / 31

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

30 / 31

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

34 / 36

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

35 / 36

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

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Toyota RAV4 Prime Trim Levels

SE, XSE

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:

2 years

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):

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:

302 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

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


40 / 36 / 38

Range (city/hwy):

622 / 564 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, 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

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 Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

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

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roof Rack:

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

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

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

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.4 inches

Cargo Space:

33.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

63.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

136.4 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:

4235 lbs

Width:

73 inches

Height:

67 inches

Length:

180.9 inches

Wheelbase:

105.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 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 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

225/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P255/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blueprint

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Silver Sky Metallic

White

Ice Cap

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

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Beige

Sand

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