Mazda CX-9 vs. Nissan Pathfinder Review

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Mazda and the Nissan Pathfinder likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Pathfinder's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Mazda CX-9's.

Utility
Neither the Nissan Pathfinder nor the Mazda CX-9 has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. The Pathfinder outpulls the Mazda CX-9 by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
You quite certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Nissan Pathfinder than with the Mazda CX-9, because both offer similar ranges.

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

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-9's tank is almost the same size as the Nissan Pathfinder's, though the Nissan Pathfinder's is a tad bigger. The Nissan 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 roughly the same to get the Mazda to the dealership as the Nissan Pathfinder. In terms of gas mileage, the Mazda and the Nissan Pathfinder don't differ much. Regarding gas mileage, the Mazda CX-9 is a little better than the Nissan Pathfinder, but not by much. In terms of MSRP, the Nissan Pathfinder costs almost as much as the Mazda CX-9 (though the Mazda CX-9 is slightly cheaper).

Warranty
The CX-9 and the Nissan Pathfinder have the same basic warranty.