Is the 2023 Mazda CX-9 a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear headroom 38.5 in. Class median 38.7 in.
- First car: 2 of 4. Length 199.4 in. Class median 188.4 in.
- Commuter: $121 a month. Class median $111.
- Good buy: 4 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: seniors.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | No | $121 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Not enough data | N/A |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.8 in, top 20% |
| Worth the money | Yes | Same as predicted |
| Good buy | No | 4 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the CX-9 a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 6 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.4 in | Median 38.3 in | 168 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.5 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 14.4 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | No |
Is the CX-9 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $38,750 | Median $44,813 | 180 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | Yes |
| Length | 199.4 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | No |
| Turning circle | N/A | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | No data |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the CX-9 a good commuter car?
No. $121 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $121
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 26 mpg, top 55% of 154
Is the CX-9 a good car for seniors?
Not enough data.
Is the CX-9 a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.8 in clearance. Top 20% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Touring AWD, 8.8 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the CX-9 worth the money?
Yes. Priced the same as cars like it.
- Price, Touring AWD
- $38,750
- Predicted price
- $38,706
- Gap
- +$44 (+0.1%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the CX-9 a good buy?
No. 4 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-9 Touring AWD | $38,750 | 13.9 cents | 71.2 cu ft | 227 hp |
| Kia Sorento EX FWD | $36,290 | 12.8 cents | 75.5 cu ft | 281 hp |
| Toyota Highlander L FWD | $36,620 | 12.8 cents | 84.3 cu ft | 265 hp |
| Ford Explorer RWD | $36,760 | 13.3 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 300 hp |
| GMC Acadia SLE FWD | $36,800 | 12.8 cents | 79.0 cu ft | 228 hp |
Compared with 1,163 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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