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Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Borrego Review

How the Mazda CX-9 stacks up against the Kia Borrego - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Mazda CX-9
Price Range: $28,635 - $35,205
2009 Kia Borrego
Price Range: $26,245 - $39,995
Mazda CX-9 vs. Kia Borrego Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Kia Borrego and the Mazda CX-9 most certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Borrego's engine isn't much larger than the Mazda CX-9's. The Kia Borrego has no lessons to learn regarding pickup from the Mazda CX-9.

Utility
The Mazda CX-9 and the Borrego can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is significantly more the Kia Borrego's forte than it is the Mazda CX-9's.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Kia Borrego for a fill-up approximately as often as the Mazda CX-9.

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

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-9's tank is roughly the same size as the Kia Borrego's, though the Kia Borrego's is a bit larger. The Borrego 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 about the same to get the Mazda CX-9 to the dealership as the Kia. Regarding fuel economy, the Mazda CX-9 is a little better than the Kia Borrego, but not by much. The Mazda isn't much more expensive than the Kia with respect to MSRP.

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

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