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2021 Mazda
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2021 Nissan
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| Invoice* | $32,319 to $44,273 | $30,805 to $43,084 |
| MPG - City | 20 - 22 MPG | 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 28 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 71.2 ft3 | 65.0 - 67.0 ft3 |
| Engine | Inline-4 | V-6 |
| Transmission | Auto Manual | Auto Manual |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel, Front-wheel | All-wheel, Front-wheel |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 260 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 199.4 in | 192.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.5 in | 75.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in |
Front 40.5 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.3 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 38.1 - 39.9 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.8 in |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 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
The Mazda CX-9 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Nissan Murano, with comparable head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-9 and the Nissan Murano.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-9 as you will with the Nissan Murano, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
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 Mazda CX-9 is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Murano.
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 Mazda CX-9 and the Nissan Murano have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-9 is much wider than the Nissan Murano, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Mazda CX-9, which is slightly longer than the Nissan Murano.
Handling
The Mazda CX-9 has the same turning radius as the Nissan Murano, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Mazda CX-9 is clearly the choice over the Nissan Murano for pulling heavy loads.
The Mazda CX-9 has a little less horsepower than the Nissan Murano.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-9 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Nissan Murano.
Utility
The Mazda CX-9 offers greater seating capacity than the Nissan Murano, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
The Mazda CX-9 has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Nissan Murano.
Warranty
The Mazda CX-9 comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Nissan Murano.