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Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Flex Review

How the Mazda CX-9 stacks up against the Ford Flex - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Mazda CX-9
Price Range: $28,635 - $35,205
2010 Ford Flex
Price Range: $28,550 - $42,065
Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Flex Review

Drivetrain
The CX-9's engine isn't much more massive than the Ford Flex's. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the CX-9 isn't much more powerful than the Ford.

Utility
Neither the Ford Flex nor the Mazda CX-9 has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Ford Flex for a fill-up about as often as the Mazda CX-9.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Ford Flex's front cabin compared to the Mazda CX-9. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Flex make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the CX-9.

Dimensions
The Ford Flex's tank is roughly the same size as the CX-9's, though the Mazda CX-9's is slightly larger. The Mazda CX-9 and the Ford Flex 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. The CX-9 is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford Flex. The Mazda CX-9 doesn't pale in comparison to the Ford Flex when it comes to gas mileage. There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Ford is a little more economical than the Mazda CX-9. The Mazda CX-9 isn't much less pricey than the Flex in terms of MSRP.

Overview
The Mazda CX-9 and the Ford Flex have the same basic warranty.

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