Nissan Murano vs. Mazda CX-9 Review

Utility
The Mazda CX-9 will definitely prove more convenient than the Nissan Murano for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Nissan Murano outpulls the CX-9 by a massive margin.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-9 is substantially more bulky than the Nissan Murano. The Mazda's tank is approximately the same size as the Nissan Murano's, though the Nissan Murano's is a tad larger. The Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Mazda CX-9 to the dealership as the Nissan Murano. When it comes to fuel economy, the Nissan Murano beats the Mazda CX-9. The Mazda CX-9 won't tax your gas budget considerably more than the Nissan Murano will. Regarding MSRP, the Nissan Murano doesn't cost much less than the Mazda CX-9.

Drivetrain
The Mazda's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Nissan Murano's.

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

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