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Honda Passport vs Mazda CX-9

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

Vehicles

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2027 Honda Passport

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2023 Mazda CX-9

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Overview

SpecHonda PassportRTLMazda CX-9Touring
Selected trimRTLTouring
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedpremium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission10-speed shiftable automatic6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20272023

Pricing & market

SpecHonda PassportRTLMazda CX-9Touring
MSRP$45,195$38,750 (best)
Lowest listing price$32,190 (best)—
Median listing price$47,022 (best)—
Highest listing price$54,267 (best)—
For sale now8 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecHonda PassportRTLMazda CX-9Touring
Combined MPG21 MPG23 MPG (best)
City MPG19 MPG20 MPG (best)
Highway MPG25 MPG26 MPG (best)
Fuel tank18.5 gal19.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecHonda PassportRTLMazda CX-9Touring
Horsepower280 hp (best)227 hp
Torque258 lb-ft310 lb-ft (best)
Engine size3.5 L (best)2.5 L
CylindersV6I4

Size & capability

SpecHonda PassportRTLMazda CX-9Touring
Seating5 seats6 seats (best)
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume83.8 cu ft (best)71.2 cu ft
Towing capacity5,000 lbs (best)3,500 lbs
Payload—1,434 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,478 lbs4,409 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.3 in8.8 in (best)
Wheelbase113.6 in115.3 in (best)
Length191.5 in199.4 in (best)
Width79.4 in (best)77.5 in
Height73.1 in (best)69 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHonda PassportRTLMazda CX-9Touring
NHTSA overall—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

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.

TrimHonda PassportMazda CX-9
1

RTL

$45,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Touring

$38,750 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

RTL Towing

$45,895 MSRP

Touring Plus

$41,350 MSRP

3

TrailSport

$49,995 MSRP

Carbon Edition

$44,830 MSRP

4

TrailSport Blackout

$51,495 MSRP

Grand Touring

$45,690 MSRP

5

TrailSport Elite

$53,695 MSRP

Signature

$48,460 MSRP

6

TrailSport Elite Blackout

$55,195 MSRP

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Honda Passport vs Mazda CX-9 FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Honda Passport or 2023 Mazda CX-9?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Honda Passport vs 2023 Mazda CX-9 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Honda Passport or 2023 Mazda CX-9?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2023 Mazda CX-9 starts lower at $38,750. Live Honda Passport listings start at $32,190.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Honda Passport or 2023 Mazda CX-9?
The 2023 Mazda CX-9 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,750).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Honda Passport or 2023 Mazda CX-9?
The 2023 Mazda CX-9 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Honda Passport or 2023 Mazda CX-9?
The 2027 Honda Passport leads on horsepower in this comparison (280).
Which has better seats: 2027 Honda Passport or 2023 Mazda CX-9?
The 2023 Mazda CX-9 leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Honda Passport or 2023 Mazda CX-9?
The 2027 Honda Passport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 Honda Passport vs 2023 Mazda CX-9?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Mazda CX-9 (5/5 NHTSA overall).