Mazda CX-9 vs Mercury Mountaineer
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2010 Mercury Mountaineer
Overview
| Spec | Mazda CX-9Touring | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Touring | Base |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2023 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mazda CX-9Touring | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,750 | $29,480 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $8,980 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $26,800 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $32,478 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 13 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mazda CX-9Touring | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| City MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19.5 gal | 22.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mazda CX-9Touring | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 227 hp (best) | 210 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft (best) | 254 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.5 L | 4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mazda CX-9Touring | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 71.2 cu ft | 85.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 5,305 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,434 lbs | 1,440 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,409 lbs (best) | 4,525 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.8 in (best) | 8.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in (best) | 113.7 in |
| Length | 199.4 in (best) | 193.5 in |
| Width | 77.5 in (best) | 73.7 in |
| Height | 69 in | 71.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mazda CX-9Touring | Mercury MountaineerBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 1 |
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.
| Trim | Mazda CX-9 | Mercury Mountaineer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Touring $38,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $29,480 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Touring Plus $41,350 MSRP | Base $31,800 MSRP |
| 3 | Carbon Edition $44,830 MSRP | Premier $34,860 MSRP |
| 4 | Grand Touring $45,690 MSRP | Premier $37,180 MSRP |
| 5 | Signature $48,460 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Mazda CX-9 vs Mercury Mountaineer FAQ
- Which is better: 2023 Mazda CX-9 or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2023 Mazda CX-9 vs 2010 Mercury Mountaineer on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2023 Mazda CX-9 or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Mercury Mountaineer starts lower at $29,480. Live Mazda CX-9 listings start at $8,980.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2023 Mazda CX-9 or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
- The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,480).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2023 Mazda CX-9 or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
- The 2023 Mazda CX-9 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2023 Mazda CX-9 or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
- The 2023 Mazda CX-9 leads on horsepower in this comparison (227).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2023 Mazda CX-9 or 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
- The 2010 Mercury Mountaineer leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,305).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2023 Mazda CX-9 vs 2010 Mercury Mountaineer?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Mazda CX-9 (5/5 NHTSA overall).