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2021 Acura
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2021 Mazda
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| Invoice* | $36,458 to $48,394 | $32,319 to $44,273 |
| MPG - City | 21 - 22 MPG | 20 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 28 MPG | 26 - 28 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 58.9 ft3 | 71.2 ft3 |
| Engine | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Transmission | Auto Manual | Auto Manual |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel, Front-wheel | All-wheel, Front-wheel |
| Horsepower | 272 hp | 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 186.7 in | 199.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 77.5 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 in |
Front 39.3 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.5 in |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Overall Safety Rating** |
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**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-9 than in the Acura RDX, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Acura RDX offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-9, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.
Convenience
The Mazda CX-9 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Acura RDX, making it more convenient to drive.
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). The Acura RDX is somewhat more expensive 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. The Acura RDX carries a much lower Destination Charge than the Mazda CX-9.
Dimensions
Since the Acura RDX is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-9, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Acura RDX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-9.
Handling
The Acura RDX 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 Acura RDX for pulling heavy loads.
The Acura RDX has a little more horsepower than the Mazda CX-9.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura RDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mazda CX-9.
Utility
The Acura RDX has less seating than the Mazda CX-9, making the Mazda CX-9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Acura RDX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-9.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Acura RDX than that of the Mazda CX-9.