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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

#2
Best Midsize Luxury SUVs
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Based on 6 rankings.
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Based on 14 rankings.

New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2021 Mazda CX-9
Carbon Edition AWD
MSRP
$43,180
Invoice
$40,848
Average Price Paid
$41,908
340 listings nationwide

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2021 Mazda CX-5
Carbon Edition AWD
MSRP
$30,355
Invoice
$29,481
Average Price Paid
$30,185
31 listings nationwide

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Pricing Analysis Price analysis based on recent sales data applied to current trim without options.

2021 Mazda CX-9
Carbon Edition AWD
Fair Price
$42,886
Good Price
$41,158
Great Price
$40,170
2021 Mazda CX-5
Carbon Edition AWD
Fair Price
$30,515
Good Price
$29,489
Great Price
$28,903

Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2021 Mazda CX-9
Carbon Edition AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$44,550
17 listings nationwide

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2021 Mazda CX-5
Carbon Edition AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$31,889
2 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2021 Mazda CX-9
Carbon Edition AWD
Stephen Edelstein Test Drive Review:

Translated, the Japanese concept of jinba ittai refers to a horse and rider as one. Mazda has adopted it as a guiding philosophy for all of its products, and among them, the 2021 CX-9 ...

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2021 Mazda CX-5
Carbon Edition AWD
Stephen Edelstein Test Drive Review:

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 is a competitive compact SUV for buyers looking to satisfy the needs of the typical family. For the 2021 model year, Mazda has enhanced the model’s tech and discont...

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  • Look and Feel 8
  • Performance 7
  • Form & Function 6
  • Technology 6
  • Safety 9
  • Cost-Effectiveness 6
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  • Look and Feel 9
  • Performance 8
  • Form & Function 7
  • Technology 4
  • Safety 8
  • Cost-Effectiveness 9
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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2021 Mazda CX-9
Carbon Edition AWD
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2021 Mazda CX-5
Carbon Edition AWD
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Rockone writes:
Dont get me wrong it drove fine space was soso compared to the seltos
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Specs

2021 Mazda CX-9
Carbon Edition AWD
2021 Mazda CX-5
Carbon Edition AWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
20 MPG
24 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
26 MPG
30 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 19.5 gal 15.3 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
250 hp @ 5,000 RPM
187 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque
320 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
186 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
13:1
Displacement
2,500 cc
2,500 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.5 in x 3.94 in
3.5 in x 3.94 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 4 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Overall 4 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Driver 4 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars 5 stars
Side Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover 5 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 6 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41 in 41 in
Back Legroom 39.4 in 39.6 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 14.3 cu ft 30.9 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,434 lbs --
Maximum Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 199.4 in 179.1 in
Width 77.5 in 83.3 in
Height 69 in 66.1 in
Wheelbase 115.3 in 106.2 in

Available Options

2021 Mazda CX-9
Carbon Edition AWD

Exterior Colors

  • POLYMETAL Gray

Option Packages

  • Illuminated Doorsill Trim Plates
2021 Mazda CX-5
Carbon Edition AWD

Exterior Colors

  • POLYMETAL Gray

Option Packages

  • Front & Rear Bumper Trim Package
  • Rear Parking Sensors

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