Lexus NX vs Mazda CX-9 (2023)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$370

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

NX 250 FWD vs CX-9 Touring AWD
Measure	NX	CX-9	Winner
MSRP + destination	$39,755	$40,125	About the same
Horsepower	203 hp	227 hp	CX-9
Torque	184 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	CX-9
MPG combined	28 mpg	23 mpg	NX
Cargo, max	46.9 cu ft	71.2 cu ft	CX-9
Cargo, seats up	22.7 cu ft	14.4 cu ft	NX
Rear legroom	36.1 in	39.4 in	CX-9
Front legroom	41.0 in	41.0 in	About the same
Length	183.5 in	199.4 in	Not scored
Width	73.4 in	77.5 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,660 lb	4,409 lb	Not scored
Towing	2,000 lb	3,500 lb	CX-9
Seats	5	6	CX-9
Ground clearance	7.7 in	8.8 in	CX-9
0-60 mph	8.6 s tested	8.2 s tested	CX-9
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	NX

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
NX 250 FWD $38,605	CX-9 Touring AWD $38,750	$145
CX-9 Touring AWD $38,750	NX 250 FWD $38,605	$145

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

NX costs $2,159 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: CX-9 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.