Mazda CX-9 vs. Mercury Mariner Hybrid Review

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 Mercury to the dealership as the Mazda. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the Mazda CX-9. The CX-9 will tax your gas budget considerably more than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid will. The Mazda CX-9 isn't much costlier than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid when it comes to MSRP. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Mazda CX-9.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Mazda over the Mercury. The Mazda CX-9 outpulls the Mercury by a large margin.

Convenience
The Mazda CX-9's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Mercury.

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

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-9 is considerably more bulky than the Mercury. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the CX-9 than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid because of its bigger tank. The Mercury Mariner Hybrid fits in smaller parking spaces than the CX-9. The Mercury's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the CX-9.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Mazda packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mercury Mariner Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Mazda CX-9 and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda CX-9 has a larger engine than the Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Mercury could learn a lesson or two from the CX-9 when it comes to pickup. The Mazda packs quite a punch compared to the Mercury Mariner Hybrid when it comes to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Warranty
The Mazda CX-9 and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid have the same basic after-sale protection.