If you’re looking for a larger SUV to take on the roads with but you’re not set on an average automaker, it may be time to start looking down the luxury aisle. While Mazda may not strike you as a luxury brand, they certainly have the features to back up that status. Take a look how their largest SUV compares against the competition in this matchup between the 2018 Mazda CX-9 vs 2018 Acura MDX.
First things first: pricing. Because Mazda doesn’t brand themselves as a full-blown luxury brand, their vehicles are priced much less than the competition. Those savings are then passed onto the consumer. With a starting MSRP of over $12,000 less than the MDX, what exactly are you giving up by choosing a CX-9? It’s not much. Just take a look at the table below.
2018 Mazda CX-9 Sport |
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2018 Acura MDX FWD |
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$32,130 | MSRP | $44,200 |
227 hp/310 lb-ft | Horsepower/Torque | 290 hp/267 lb-ft |
22 city/28 hwy mpg | Fuel Efficiency | 19 city/27 hwy mpg |
Standard | Limited Slip Differential | Not Available |