2010 Mazda CX-9

2010 Mazda CX-9 Price Range: $28,635 - $35,205

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Mazda CX-9 over the typical SUV. The average SUV outpulls the Mazda CX-9 by a big margin.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-9's tank is roughly the same size as the average SUV's, though the average SUV's is a bit bigger. The average SUV and the Mazda CX-9 compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Mazda CX-9 for a fill-up more often than the typical SUV because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the CX-9 to the dealership as the typical SUV. With respect to gas mileage, the average SUV and the CX-9 don't differ much. The CX-9 won't tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the typical SUV will. The Mazda CX-9 is considerably less pricey than the average SUV as far as MSRP.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the CX-9 and the average SUV likely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average SUV's engine isn't much larger than the Mazda CX-9's.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average SUV offers a bit more head room than the Mazda CX-9, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Mazda CX-9 make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the average SUV.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the CX-9 isn't quite as generous as the average SUV's.