Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Mazda CX-9 and the Ford Edge likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Edge and the Mazda have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Mazda.
Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the CX-9 isn't much more powerful than the Ford Edge.
Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the CX-9 over the Ford Edge.
Convenience
You definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Mazda than with the Ford Edge, as both offer similar ranges.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Edge offers a bit more head room than the Mazda CX-9, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
While the rear of the Edge offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Mazda CX-9, there really isn't much of a difference.
Dimensions
The Ford Edge's tank is approximately the same size as the Mazda CX-9's, though the Mazda CX-9's is a little bigger.
The Ford Edge and the Mazda CX-9 compete for the same parking spaces.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Mazda CX-9 to the dealership as the Ford Edge.
Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Edge is the winner as far as fuel economy.
The Edge will save you money at the pump compared to the Mazda CX-9.
The Ford Edge isn't much costlier than the Mazda CX-9 in terms of MSRP.
Warranty
The Mazda CX-9 and the Ford have the same basic warranty.