Honda pilot vs mazda cx 9

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  • Honda Pilot vs. Mazda CX-9 Comparison

Honda Pilot Blind Spot System is standard

Mazda CX-9 Blind Spot System is standard

Honda Pilot Lane Keep Assist is standard

Mazda CX-9 Lane Keep Assist is standard

Honda Pilot Moonroof is optional

Mazda CX-9 Moonroof is optional

Honda Pilot Front Heated Seats is standard

Mazda CX-9 Front Heated Seats is standard

Honda Pilot Cruise Control is standard

Mazda CX-9 Cruise Control is standard

Honda Pilot Climate Control is standard

Mazda CX-9 Climate Control is standard

Honda Pilot Proximity Keyless Entry is standard

Mazda CX-9 Proximity Keyless Entry is standard

Honda Pilot Bluetooth is standard

Mazda CX-9 Bluetooth is standard

Honda Pilot Bluetooth Streaming Audio is standard

Mazda CX-9 Bluetooth Streaming Audio is standard

Honda Pilot Apple CarPlay is standard

Mazda CX-9 Apple CarPlay is standard

Honda Pilot Android Auto is standard

Mazda CX-9 Android Auto is standard

Honda Pilot Aspiration is unequipped

Honda Pilot Variable Valvetrain is standard

Mazda CX-9 Variable Valvetrain is standard

Honda Pilot Cylinder Deactivation is standard

Mazda CX-9 Cylinder Deactivation is unequipped

Honda Pilot Eco Mode is standard

Mazda CX-9 Eco Mode is unequipped

Honda Pilot Sport Mode is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Sport Mode is standard

Honda Pilot Start/Stop System is standard

Mazda CX-9 Start/Stop System is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Seventh Gear Ratio is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Eighth Gear Ratio is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Ninth Gear Ratio is unequipped

Honda Pilot Auto On/Off Headlamps is standard

Mazda CX-9 Auto On/Off Headlamps is standard

Honda Pilot Auto On/Off High Beams is standard

Mazda CX-9 Auto On/Off High Beams is standard

Honda Pilot Curve Adaptive Headlamps is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Curve Adaptive Headlamps is optional

Honda Pilot Fog Lamps is standard

Mazda CX-9 Fog Lamps is optional

Honda Pilot Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard

Mazda CX-9 Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) is standard

Honda Pilot Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard

Mazda CX-9 Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors is standard

Honda Pilot Heated Side Mirrors is standard

Mazda CX-9 Heated Side Mirrors is standard

Honda Pilot Memory Side Mirrors is optional

Mazda CX-9 Memory Side Mirrors is unequipped

Honda Pilot Power Side Mirrors is standard

Mazda CX-9 Power Side Mirrors is standard

Honda Pilot Panoramic Moonroof is optional

Mazda CX-9 Panoramic Moonroof is unequipped

Honda Pilot Power Trunk/Liftgate is optional

Mazda CX-9 Power Trunk/Liftgate is optional

Honda Pilot Roof Rails is standard

Mazda CX-9 Roof Rails is optional

Mazda CX-9 Running Boards is unequipped

Honda Pilot Tow Hitch is optional

Mazda CX-9 Tow Hitch is optional

Honda Pilot Passenger Seat Lumbar Support is unequipped

Honda Pilot 2nd Row Center Armrest is standard

Mazda CX-9 2nd Row Center Armrest is standard

Honda Pilot 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard

Mazda CX-9 2nd Row Trunk Pass-Through is standard

Honda Pilot Floor Mats is standard

Mazda CX-9 Floor Mats is standard

Honda Pilot Power Windows is standard

Mazda CX-9 Power Windows is standard

Honda Pilot Power Locks is standard

Mazda CX-9 Power Locks is standard

Honda Pilot Remote Keyless Entry is standard

Mazda CX-9 Remote Keyless Entry is standard

Honda Pilot Remote Engine Start is standard

Mazda CX-9 Remote Engine Start is standard

Honda Pilot Proximity Keyless Entry is standard

Mazda CX-9 Proximity Keyless Entry is standard

Honda Pilot Keyless Ignition is standard

Mazda CX-9 Keyless Ignition is standard

Honda Pilot Garage Door Opener is optional

Mazda CX-9 Garage Door Opener is optional

Honda Pilot Interior Trim is unequipped

Honda Pilot Audio Steering Wheels Controls is standard

Mazda CX-9 Audio Steering Wheels Controls is standard

Honda Pilot Heated Steering Wheel is optional

Mazda CX-9 Heated Steering Wheel is optional

Adaptive Cruise Control w/Stop and Go

Honda Pilot Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is optional

Mazda CX-9 Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror is optional

Honda Pilot External Temperature Display is standard

Mazda CX-9 External Temperature Display is standard

Mazda CX-9 110/115/120V AC Power Outlet is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Manual Passenger Seat is unequipped

Honda Pilot Rear Sunshade is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Rear Sunshade is optional

Honda Pilot AM/FM is standard

Mazda CX-9 AM/FM is standard

Honda Pilot CD Player is optional

Mazda CX-9 CD Player is unequipped

Honda Pilot Satellite Radio is standard

Mazda CX-9 Satellite Radio is optional

Honda Pilot HD Radio is standard

Mazda CX-9 HD Radio is standard

Honda Pilot Premium Radio is unequipped

Honda Pilot Premium Audio is unequipped

Honda Pilot Bluetooth Streaming Audio is standard

Mazda CX-9 Bluetooth Streaming Audio is standard

Honda Pilot Infotainment System is standard

Mazda CX-9 Infotainment System is standard

Honda Pilot Touch Screen is standard

Mazda CX-9 Touch Screen is standard

Honda Pilot Bluetooth Hands-Free is standard

Mazda CX-9 Bluetooth Hands-Free is standard

Honda Pilot Voice Command is optional

Mazda CX-9 Voice Command is standard

Honda Pilot Blu-ray Player is optional

Mazda CX-9 Blu-ray Player is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Rear Entertainment System Monitors is unequipped

Honda Pilot In-Car WiFi is optional

Mazda CX-9 In-Car WiFi is standard

Honda Pilot Navigation is optional

Mazda CX-9 Navigation is optional

Honda Pilot Apple CarPlay is standard

Mazda CX-9 Apple CarPlay is standard

Honda Pilot Android Auto is standard

Mazda CX-9 Android Auto is standard

Honda Pilot Bluetooth is standard

Mazda CX-9 Bluetooth is standard

Honda Pilot Wireless Charging is optional

Mazda CX-9 Wireless Charging is optional

Honda Pilot Brake Assist is standard

Mazda CX-9 Brake Assist is standard

Honda Pilot Automatic Braking is standard

Mazda CX-9 Automatic Braking is standard

Honda Pilot Backup Camera is standard

Mazda CX-9 Backup Camera is standard

Honda Pilot Around View Camera is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Around View Camera is optional

Honda Pilot Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard

Mazda CX-9 Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is standard

Honda Pilot Alarm is standard

Mazda CX-9 Alarm is unequipped

Honda Pilot Heads-up Display (HUD) is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Heads-up Display (HUD) is optional

Honda Pilot Traction Control is standard

Mazda CX-9 Traction Control is standard

Honda Pilot Stability Control is standard

Mazda CX-9 Stability Control is standard

Location and Pressure Indicator

Location and Pressure Indicator

Honda Pilot Pedestrian Detection is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Pedestrian Detection is standard

Honda Pilot Limited-Slip Differential is unequipped

Honda Pilot Block Heater is optional

Mazda CX-9 Block Heater is unequipped

Honda Pilot Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is standard

Mazda CX-9 Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is standard

Honda Pilot Bed Width @ Wheel Wells is unequipped

Honda Pilot Bed Height is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Overall Rating is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Frontal Barrier Crash Rating - Overall is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Frontal Barrier Crash Rating - Driver is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Frontal Barrier Crash Rating - Passenger is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Side Crash Rating - Overall is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Side Barrier Rating - Overall is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Side Barrier Rating - Driver Front Seat is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Side Barrier Rating - Passenger Rear Seat is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Side Pole Rating - Overall is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Combined Side Barrier and Pole Ratings - Front Seat Rating is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Combined Side Barrier and Pole Ratings - Rear Seat Rating is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Rollover Rating - Overall is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Side Pole Rating - Driver Front Seat is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Small Overlap Front Driver-Side is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Moderate Overlap Front is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Side is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Roof Strength is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Head Restraints and Seats is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle to Vehicle is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Headlights is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Child Seat Anchors Ease of Use is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Top Safety Pick is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side is unequipped

Mazda CX-9 Small Overlap Front is unequipped

Pricing

When comparing SUVs like the Honda Pilot and the Mazda CX‑9, it is important to look at price, fuel economy, cargo and seating capacity, and standard features. Starting with price, the Honda Pilot is more expensive with a starting MSRP of $39,375 and the similarly equipped Mazda CX‑9 starts at $36,905.

Fuel Economy

Looking at fuel economy, the Honda Pilot has slightly better mileage. The Honda Pilot gets 20 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway. Comparatively, the Mazda CX‑9 gets 20 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway.

Cargo & Seating

Moving on to cargo capacity, the Honda Pilot has more space than the Mazda CX‑9. The Honda Pilot offers up to 16.5 ft³ with all seats in place with a maximum of 83.9 ft³ with the second row of seats folded. On the other hand, the Mazda CX‑9 has 14.4 ft³ with the seats in place, and a maximum of 83.9 ft³ with the second row of seats folded. SUVs with a third row option will have less cargo room. As for interior space, the Honda Pilot has less legroom and less second-row legroom than the Mazda CX‑9. The Honda Pilot has 40.9 in of front-row legroom vs. the 41 in that the Mazda CX‑9 has, while the Honda Pilot also has 38.4 in of second-row legroom in comparison to the Mazda CX‑9's 39.4 in.

TrueCar users have given the Honda Pilot an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 and the Mazda CX‑9 a rating of 4.61. Keep in mind what features you prefer the most when choosing between the Honda Pilot and the Mazda CX‑9.

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Is Mazda CX

The Mazda CX-9 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 1st out of 14 for fullsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $539 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. While repairs are more common, these issues are less likely to be severe than with other cars.

Is Mazda CX

The 2021 Mazda CX-9 is longer and wider than the 2021 Toyota Highlander, but the Highlander provides more overall space for passengers and cargo. The Mazda CX-9 has a wheelbase of 115.3 inches and a total length of 199.4 inches. The Toyota Highlander has a wheelbase of 112.2 inches and a total length of 194.9 inches.

How many miles will a Mazda CX

The Mazda CX-9 is a robust SUV that can last between 200,000 – 250,000 miles on average when properly maintained, driven conservatively and well looked after. Based on an annual mileage of 15,000 miles, it can last 13 to 17 years of service before breaking down or requiring uneconomical repairs.

Is the Mazda CX

It offers a more satisfying driving experience than other family SUVs such as the Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, and Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Mazda has massaged its hallmark driving verve deep into the CX-9 and the turbocharged four-cylinder engine does its best to add some excitement.