Hyundai Palisade vs Mazda CX-90 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$6,930
- Palisade: 49 hp more, 12.5 cu ft more cargo.
- CX-90: $6,930 cheaper, 1 more seat.
- Palisade wins 8 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Palisade | CX-90 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,760 | $40,830 | CX-90 |
| Horsepower | 329 hp | 280 hp | Palisade |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | CX-90 |
| MPG combined | 31 mpg to 34 mpg | 25 mpg | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 86.7 cu ft | 74.2 cu ft | Palisade |
| Cargo, seats up | 46.3 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft | Palisade |
| Rear legroom | 43.0 in | 39.4 in | Palisade |
| Front legroom | 44.2 in | 41.7 in | Palisade |
| Length | 199.2 in | 200.8 in to 201.6 in | N/A |
| Width | 78.0 in | 77.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,016 lb | 4,735 lb to 5,176 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 4,000 lb | 3,500 lb | Palisade |
| Seats | 7 | 8 | CX-90 |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 8.0 in | CX-90 |
| 0-60 mph | 6.1 s estimate | 7.4 s tested | Palisade |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Palisade |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Palisade Hybrid SEL FWD $44,160 | CX-90 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD $43,450 | $710 |
| CX-90 3.3 Turbo Select AWD $39,300 | Palisade SE FWD $39,435 | $135 |
Cost to run
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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Palisade | CX-90 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,760 | $40,830 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $1,536 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $9,216 |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | $50,046 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Palisade wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | CX-90 | 15% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Palisade | 15% |
| Space | Palisade | 14% |
| Towing | Palisade | 13% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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