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Home / 2019 Mazda CX-9 vs 2019 Ford Explorer

2019 Mazda CX-9 vs 2019 Ford Explorer

If you’re on the hunt for a high-quality, yet affordable three-row SUV, then look no further than the 2019 Mazda CX-9. The new Mazda CX-9 impresses on many levels, with its sleek design, excellent driving dynamics, roomy and upscale interior, advanced driving assistance and multimedia technologies, and reasonable price tag. One of the SUV competitors of the Mazda CX-9 is the Ford Explorer. See how they stack up in this 2019 Mazda CX-9 vs 2019 Ford Explorer comparison.

The 2019 Mazda CX-9 is very fun-to-drive, especially with its turbocharged SKYACTIV®-G 2.5T engine, which doles out 310 lb-ft of torque. In comparison, the base engine in the Ford Explorer only generates 255 lb-ft of torque. The driving dynamics for the Mazda CX-9 is also aided by the G-Vectoring Control System, which provides excellent handling, especially around curves and corners. If you place a premium on efficiency, then the Mazda CX-9 is the better choice. It gets an estimated fuel economy of 22 city/28 hwy mpg, compared to 19 city/27 hwy mpg for the Ford Explorer.

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Grey 2019 Mazda CX-9, VS icon, and white 2019 Ford Explorer
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2021 Mazda CX-5 Sport
$26,545
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$30,380
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$31,075
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$32,185
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2021 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo
$32,335
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2019 Mazda CX-9 VS 2019 Ford Explorer
310 lb-ft Base Engine Torque 255 lb-ft
22 city/28 hwy mpg Efficiency Ratings 19 city/27 hwy mpg
Standard Smart City Brake Support No
Available Traffic Sign Recognition No

Mazda CX-9 vs Ford Explorer: Which SUV is better?

The Mazda CX-9 has the advantage for safety, especially with its plethora of safety-enhancing driving assistance technologies. All Mazda CX-9 models come standard with Smart City Brake Support, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and the Blind Spot Monitoring System. Upper trim CX-9 models offer driving assistance technologies like Traffic Sign Recognition, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Lane-Keep Assist, High Beam Control, and a 360º View Monitor.

Are you interested in getting behind the wheel of the fun-to-drive and feature-rich 2019 Mazda CX-9? Do you live in Orange County or elsewhere in Southern California? Test drive this outstanding SUV at Capistrano Mazda!

Rear view of grey 2019 Mazda CX-9
Front view of grey 2019 Mazda CX-9
Steering wheel, gauges, and touchscreen in 2019 Mazda CX-9
Reddish-brown seats in 2019 Mazda CX-9

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