2015 Ford Flex vs 2015 Mazda CX-9

2015 Ford Flex

2015 Mazda CX-9

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4-Door Limited AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD	17	23	$36,975	$39,650
Flex 4-Door Limited AWD w/EcoBoost	16	23	$39,538	$42,400
Flex 4-Door Limited FWD	18	25	$35,155	$37,700
Flex 4-Door SE FWD	18	25	$27,427	$29,100
Flex 4-Door SEL AWD	17	23	$31,753	$34,050
Flex 4-Door SEL FWD	18	25	$29,933	$32,100

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AWD 4-Door Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Grand Touring	16	22	$34,658	$36,625
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Sport	16	22	$29,885	$31,575
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Touring	16	22	$32,243	$34,070
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Grand Touring	17	24	$33,157	$35,035
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Sport	17	24	$28,382	$29,985
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Touring	17	24	$30,739	$32,480

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,975

$34,658

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,650

$36,625

Monthly Payment Estimate

$661 / month

$610 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.8

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you're looking to make a statement while you shuffle the kids around, it's hard to beat the 2015 Ford Flex.

The 2015 Mazda CX-9 isn't as efficient as Mazda's latest offerings, but it manages to put the same kind of smile on the driver's face as the brand's smaller offerings.

TCC Likes

Ride and handling are impressive for its size
Even more refined than before
Supple, comfortable seats

Sporty look
Space-efficient tall-wagon interior
Comfortable seats

TCC Dislikes

Pricey as a Platinum or Limited
Styling, party of one
Back seats not so easy to reach

Harsh ride, especially with optional 20-inch wheels
With the third row up, not much cargo space

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

22 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

155.8

139.4

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.4

59.4

Third Leg Room (in)

33.3

32.4

Second Head Room (in)

40.5

Third Hip Room (in)

41.1

43.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

58.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

40.9

Third Head Room (in)

38.7

35.4

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

56.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

50.8

56.9

Second Leg Room (in)

44.3

39.8

Front Head Room (in)

41.8

39.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.4

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

117.9

113.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.9

76.2

Track Width, Front (in)

65.4

65.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.9

Length, Overall (in)

201.8

200.2

Height, Overall (in)

Liftover Height (in)

30.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

83.2

100.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.2

48.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

46.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

48.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

58.5

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.7

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P245/50VR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/55HR19

P245/50VR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4637

4559

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

20 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

254 @ 4000

270 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

998

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.7 L/227

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

287 @ 6500

273 @ 6250

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.65

3.46

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.55

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.37

Trans Order Code

44J

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.15

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.15

Summary

Vehicle Name

Ford Flex

Mazda CX-9

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.3

9.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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