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Ford Ranger vs Mazda B4000

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Ford Ranger

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2009 Mazda B4000

Overview

SpecFord RangerXLMazda B4000B4000
Selected trimXLB4000
Body styleTruck (SuperCrew)Truck (Cab Plus)
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefour wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed automatic5-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262009

Pricing & market

SpecFord RangerXLMazda B4000B4000
MSRP$33,350$22,150 (best)
Lowest listing price$14,681 (best)
Median listing price$36,942 (best)
Highest listing price$62,545 (best)
For sale now140 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord RangerXLMazda B4000B4000
Combined MPG22 MPG (best)16 MPG
City MPG21 MPG (best)15 MPG
Highway MPG25 MPG (best)19 MPG
Fuel tank18 gal19.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFord RangerXLMazda B4000B4000
Horsepower270 hp (best)207 hp
Torque310 lb-ft (best)238 lb-ft
Engine size2.3 L4 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecFord RangerXLMazda B4000B4000
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Towing capacity7,500 lbs (best)5,600 lbs
Payload1,818 lbs (best)1,260 lbs
Curb weight4,232 lbs3,662 lbs (best)
Ground clearance9 in (best)7.9 in
Wheelbase129 in (best)125.9 in
Length211 in (best)202.9 in
Width79 in (best)70.3 in
Height74 in (best)67.5 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord RangerXLMazda B4000B4000
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)6None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimFord RangerMazda B4000
1

XL

$33,350 MSRP(Currently comparing)

B4000

$22,150 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

XL

$36,850 MSRP

3

XLT

$35,875 MSRP

4

XLT

$39,375 MSRP

5

Lariat

$43,755 MSRP

6

Lariat

$47,255 MSRP

7

Raptor

$57,070 MSRP

Live inventory

Ford Ranger vs Mazda B4000 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2009 Mazda B4000?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Ranger vs 2009 Mazda B4000 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2009 Mazda B4000?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Mazda B4000 starts lower at $22,150. Live Ford Ranger listings start at $14,681.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2009 Mazda B4000?
The 2009 Mazda B4000 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,150).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2009 Mazda B4000?
The 2026 Ford Ranger leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2009 Mazda B4000?
The 2026 Ford Ranger leads on horsepower in this comparison (405).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Ranger or 2009 Mazda B4000?
The 2026 Ford Ranger leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford Ranger vs 2009 Mazda B4000?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Ranger (4/5 NHTSA overall).