Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Mazda CX-9 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Mazda to the dealership as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't much more expensive than the Mazda CX-9 with respect to MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Mazda over the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Mazda CX-9, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Mazda CX-9 make it more spacious for your passengers than the Toyota.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda CX-9 than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Mazda CX-9 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
The Mazda CX-9 and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid have about comparable tires.

Drivetrain
The Mazda's engine isn't much more sizeable than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Mazda CX-9 is quite a bit more powerful than the Toyota.

Overview
The CX-9 and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid have the same basic warranty.