2010 Mazda CX-9

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

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

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

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Mazda CX-9 than with the average SUV.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the CX-9 to the dealership as the average SUV. There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the average SUV is somewhat more economical than the Mazda CX-9. In terms of fuel economy, the average SUV and the Mazda CX-9 don't differ much. The CX-9 is considerably less expensive than the typical SUV in terms of MSRP.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Mazda CX-9 and the typical SUV quite certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The CX-9's engine is somewhat smaller than the average SUV's, but not terribly so.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the typical SUV offers a bit more head room than the Mazda CX-9, there really isn't much of a difference. The Mazda CX-9 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the average SUV does.

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