2019 Mazda CX-9 vs 2019 Nissan Murano

2019 Mazda CX-9

2019 Nissan Murano

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Grand Touring AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-9 Grand Touring AWD	20	26	$40,335	$42,640
CX-9 Grand Touring FWD	22	28	$38,633	$40,840
CX-9 Signature AWD	20	26	$42,913	$45,365
CX-9 Sport AWD	20	26	$32,243	$34,080
CX-9 Sport FWD	22	28	$30,541	$32,280
CX-9 Touring AWD	20	26	$35,127	$37,130
CX-9 Touring FWD	22	28	$33,425	$35,330

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AWD Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Murano AWD Platinum	20	28	$42,447	$45,230
Murano AWD S	20	28	$30,955	$32,970
Murano AWD SL	20	28	$38,416	$40,930
Murano AWD SV	20	28	$33,927	$36,140
Murano FWD Platinum	20	28	$40,947	$43,630
Murano FWD S	20	28	$29,455	$31,370
Murano FWD SL	20	28	$36,916	$39,330
Murano FWD SV	20	28	$32,426	$34,540

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,335

$42,447

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,640

$45,230

Monthly Payment Estimate

$711 / month

$754 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Mazda CX-9 delivers heavily on style, but it’s just adequate in other respects.

The 2019 Nissan Murano delivers traditional comfort wrapped up in an eye-catching shape.

TCC Likes

Gorgeous sheetmetal
Near-luxury interior
Widely available safety tech

Attention-grabbing looks
Comfortable seats
Good ride quality

TCC Dislikes

No touchscreen functionality
Not as much space as competitors
Limited options

Not all that spacious
Lacking some upscale features
Could be thriftier at the pump

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Mid-Size Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

58.8

Third Head Room (in)

35.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

59.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

Second Leg Room (in)

39.4

38.7

Second Hip Room (in)

57.4

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

40.5

Third Leg Room (in)

29.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

135.1

102.8

Front Hip Room (in)

56.7

55.4

Third Hip Room (in)

40.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

199.4

192.4

Height, Overall (in)

67.6

66.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

64.6

Wheelbase (in)

115.3

111.2

Liftover Height (in)

31.7

30.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.5

75.4

Track Width, Front (in)

65.3

64.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.3

31.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

84.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

71.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

21.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.4

31.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

40.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

50.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.2

31.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

58.6

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/50VR20

P235/55HR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/50VR20

P235/55HR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4383

4137

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

20 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

20 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

130

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

227 @ 5000

260 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310 @ 2000

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

3.5 L/213

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

0.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.99

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.49

2.41 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.41

4.67

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-9

Nissan Murano

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

7.7

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

2019 Mazda CX-9

2020 CX-9 arriving; 2019s still on sale
$2,000 factory rebate on 2019s
Lease a 2019 from $279 for 36 months
0.9% APR for 60 months + no payment for 90 days

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2019 Nissan Murano

2020 Murano is here; 2019s still available
Rebates: Up to $6,250 in offers
Finance: From 0% APR for 60 months + $2,250 bonus
Lease: From $269 per month for 36 months

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