Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-9 than in the Subaru Tribeca, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Subaru Tribeca will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-9.

Convenience
With the Mazda CX-9, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Subaru Tribeca, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Subaru Tribeca will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-9. Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. Both the Subaru Tribeca and the Mazda CX-9 have similar Destination Charges.

Dimensions
Since the Subaru Tribeca is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-9, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Subaru Tribeca is slightly shorter than the Mazda CX-9, which may make it easier to park.

Drivetrain
With its lower torque engine, the Subaru Tribeca doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mazda CX-9.

Handling
The Subaru Tribeca has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-9, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-9 is clearly the choice over the Subaru Tribeca for pulling heavy loads. The Subaru Tribeca has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Subaru Tribeca and the Mazda CX-9. The Subaru Tribeca has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-9.

Warranty
The Subaru Tribeca comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Mazda CX-9.