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Rating7.7

Ranked #6 in Midsize Suv

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Starting MSRP 

$29,785 - $36,375

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Key Spec of 2013 Mazda CX-9
fuel economy

17/20/24

fuel type

regular unleaded

horsepower

273 hp @ 6250 rpm

basic warranty

3 yr./ 36000 mi.

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2013 Mazda CX-9 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

Updated on: December 28, 2021

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The 2013 Mazda CX-9 is different from the other large-size SUVs in the segment in various ways and that is in a good way. Mazda has designed its SUV to offer the perfect combination of practicality and performance in a single package. The CX-9 comes with spacious interiors and looks very modern from the outside. It does not have the same road presence as the other big SUVs following muscular design language, but it is without a doubt one of the better options for driving pleasure.

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ProsConsWhat's New

Premium interior

Small display for the infotainment

Updated exterior styling

Spacious third row

Rides get stiff with the 20” wheels

New touchscreen 

Dynamic handling

Revised standard features

Over All Rating

7.7

Out of 10

Pricing and Features6.00
Pricing and Feature9.00
Features7.00
Engine and Performance8.50
Fuel Economy8.40
Interior7.70
Exterior8.00
Safety7.60
Competition6.00
Notable Rankings

#6 in Midsize Suv

#10 in Suv

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Trims

Sport$29,785 onwards

  • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
  • 1St row LCD monitor
  • 50-50 split-bench Third row seats
  • ABS and driveline Traction control
  • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
  • Cloth Seat trim
  • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
  • Rear air conditioning with controls
  • Remote keyless entry
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Touring$32,230 onwards

  • Driver Lumbar support
  • Front passengers heated-cushion
  • Heated mirrors
  • Leather Seat trim
  • Parking assist
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Grand Touring$34,785 onwards

  • 20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
  • Front Fog/driving lights
  • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
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2013 Mazda CX-918
Price Drop, $1000
Previous Price: $11000, 30 Apr 2022

2013 Mazda CX-9 Touring

Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

$10,000
Est. $135/mo
Excellent Deal
$2,506 Below market
RMV: $12,506
Oklahoma City, OK
N/A
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2013 Mazda CX-940
Price Rise, $200
Previous Price: $11299, 17 Jun 2021

2013 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

$11,499
Est. $156/mo
Excellent Deal
$2,363 Below market
RMV: $13,862
Allentown, PA
N/A
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2014 Mazda CX-96
Price Drop, $3310
Previous Price: $15265, 19 May 2022

2014 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

$11,955
Est. $162/mo
Excellent Deal
$2,437 Below market
RMV: $14,392
Ellsworth, ME
N/A
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2013 Mazda CX-96

2013 Mazda CX-9 Touring

Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

$10,350
Est. $140/mo
Excellent Deal
$2,029 Below market
RMV: $12,379
Omaha, NE
N/A
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2014 Mazda CX-947

2014 Mazda CX-9 Sport

Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

$10,990
Est. $149/mo
Excellent Deal
$2,130 Below market
RMV: $13,120
Stone Park, IL
N/A
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2013 Mazda CX-96
Price Drop, $600
Previous Price: $9500, 21 Apr 2022

2013 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Grand Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

$8,900
Est. $120/mo
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$1,692 Below market
RMV: $10,592
Staten Island, NY
N/A
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2014 Mazda CX-954
Price Drop, $3852
Previous Price: $19383, 20 May 2022

2014 Mazda CX-9 Touring

Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

$15,531
Est. $210/mo
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$2,943 Below market
RMV: $18,474
Omaha, NE
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2013 Mazda CX-935

2013 Mazda CX-9 Touring

Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

$9,600
Est. $130/mo
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$1,779 Below market
RMV: $11,379
Lanham, MD
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2013 Mazda CX-937
Price Drop, $500
Previous Price: $10999, 11 Dec 2021

2013 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Grand Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

$10,499
Est. $142/mo
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$1,782 Below market
RMV: $12,281
Pompano Beach, FL
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Colors and Styles

2013 Mazda CX-9 in Crystal White color
Crystal White

Expert Review, Pricing Analysis and Buying Guide

The Mazda CX-9 starts at an MSRP of $29,785 and offers a great value for the price. The competition is very strong in the segment and especially in the sub $30k price segment. Let’s find out how the 2013 Mazda CX-9 stacks up against competitors like Nissan Murano, Ford Flex, and Toyota Venza.

Features
7.0/10

The 2013 Mazda CX-9 is offered in three trim options Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. The powertrain remains the same for all the trim options. The base Sport trim comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, three-zone automatic climate control, 5.8-inch touchscreen display, 6-speaker audio system, a trip computer, a tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, and Pandora radio capability. 

The Touring trim adds automatic headlights, leather upholstery, 4-way adjustable front passenger seat, a blind-spot monitoring system, a rearview camera, and rear parking sensors. The Grand Touring trim is the top-of-the-line fully-loaded trim and it gets 20” alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, LED running lights, keyless ignition/entry, driver-seat memory functions, and a power liftgate.

Trim

Sport

Touring

Grand Touring

MSRP

$29,785

$32,230

$34,785

Key Features

18-inch alloy wheels

Addition to the Sport trim:

Addition to the Touring trim:
 

Cruise control

Automatic headlights

20-inch wheels
 

Three-zone automatic climate control

Leather upholstery

Bi-xenon headlights
 

5.8-inch touchscreen display

Four-way adjustable front passenger seat

LED running lights
 

6-speaker audio system

Blind-spot monitoring system

Keyless ignition/entry
 

Trip computer

Rearview camera

Driver-seat memory functions
 

Tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel

Rear parking sensors

Power liftgate

We recommend

We recommend going for the Touring trim as it offers the best value among all the trims. It gets you all the features that you will ever need for your daily use and much more. The upgrade from the Sport to the Touring trim is completely justified. The Grand Touring trim also justifies its price, but it comes with bigger 20” wheels, making the ride quality stiff.

Engine and Performance
8.5/10

The Mazda CX-9 is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 engine which is standard across all the trim levels. The engine produces 273 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque which is an impressive figure. The power is sent to the front wheels or all-wheels based on the variant you select via a 6-speed automatic transmission. 

The performance of the engine is admired by enthusiasts as it has a sporty performance. It might not be the best SUV in the segment in terms of outright acceleration, but the handling of the CX-9 makes it one of the better picks in the segment for driving pleasure. It takes 7.5 seconds to reach 0 to 60 mph which is an impressive figure for the segment.

Models

Mazda CX-9 

Nissan Murano

Ford Flex

Toyota Venza

MSRP

$29,785

$28,440

$30,990

$27,850

Engine

3.7 Liter V6

3.5 Liter V6

3.5 Liter V6

2.7 Liter Inline 4

Drivetrain

FWD

FWD

FWD

FWD

Transmission

6-speed automatic

CVT

6-speed automatic

6-speed automatic

Power

273 hp @ 6250 rpm

260 hp @ 6000 rpm

285 hp @ 6500 rpm

181 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

270 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm

240 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm

255 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm

182 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm

0-60 MPH (seconds)

7.5

8.6

7

9.4

Quarter-Mile (seconds)

15.9

16.6

15.6

15.4

Top-Speed (MPH)

130

131

137

129

The 2013 Ford Flex is half a second quicker than the Mazda CX-9 in the 0 to 60 mph sprint. The Nissan Murano takes 8.6 seconds and the Toyota Venza takes 9.4 seconds to do the same. The Toyota Venza is powered by the least powerful engine in the competition and that is why it is the last car to reach the 0 to 60 mph mark. However, the Venza beats the Murano and CX-9 in the quarter-mile run.

Fuel Economy
8.4/10

The expectations of the high fuel economy are very less likely from a large-size SUV that offers sporty performance. However, the Mazda CX-9 manages to deliver a very decent fuel economy for the segment. It delivers 17 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway, and 19 mpg of combined fuel economy. Mazda has equipped a large 20.1-gallon fuel tank which helps it achieve good range on long highway trips.

Models

Mazda CX-9 

Nissan Murano

Ford Flex

Toyota Venza

MPG (City)

17

18

18

20

MPG (Highway)

24

24

25

26

MPG (Combined)

19

20

20

23

Fuel Capacity (Gallons)

20.1

21.7

18.6

17.7

Range (City/Highway/Combined, in Miles)

341.7/482.4/381.9

390.6/520.8/434

334.8/465/372

354/460.2/407.1

The Mazda CX-9 is the least fuel-efficient SUV in the competition but the difference is not that big. However, the Toyota Venza beats all its rivals in the fuel economy department with quite an evident margin. It also comes with the smallest fuel tank capacity in the competition. The Nissan Murano has the largest fuel tank size in the competition and also offers the longest highway range. The Mazda CX-9 comes right after the Murano in terms of highway range.

Interior
7.7/10

The 2013 Mazda CX-9 is not as spacious as some of its rivals but you will never feel a lack of space in any of the rows. There is a lot to like about the interior of the CX-9. The interior is well laid out and the quality of the materials is also on the higher side. The front row feels ambient and the seats are very comfortable. The driver seats provide multiple adjustment options and it is very easy to get a comfortable driving position. The whole cabin feels driver-focused which goes in the favor of the CX-9. The controls of the cabin are also very easy to use and the driver controls fall well within the reach of the driver.

The second row is also spacious enough for three passengers as the shoulder room is on the premium. Getting into the third row is fairly easy and the space inside the third row is very generous for the segment. The kids can easily spend long hours in the third row while the adults will also be comfortable for short drives across the town.

Models

Mazda CX-9

Nissan Murano

Ford Flex

Toyota Venza

Seating Capacity

7

5

7

5

Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)

39.6/59.4/40.9

40.1/59.6/43.6

41.8/58.4/40.8

39.6/60.0/40.2

Rear Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches)

39.0/58.7/39.8

39.4/58.7/36.3

40.5/58.1/44.3

39.3/59.0/39.1

Trunk Capacity (cubic feet)

17.2

31.6

20

36.2

The Ford Flex offers better legroom in the second row and still, it manages to provide a better cargo area compared to the Mazda CX-9. The Nissan Murano and Toyota Venza also offer very decent space in the front and rear rows. The lack of third-row seats allows them to provide a better cargo area than the CX-9 and Flex. Standout interior features:

  • Tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Keyless ignition
  • Three-zone automatic climate control
  • Trip computer
  • Leather upholstery
  • Driver-seat memory functions

How intuitive is the 2013 Mazda CX-9 infotainment unit?

The 2013 Mazda CX-9 comes with a 5.8-inch touchscreen infotainment display as standard across the trim levels. The screen feels a bit small for the size of the SUV, but the placement is nice and overall it looks nice on the dashboard. The infotainment supports Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, CD player, HD radio, Pandora radio capability, and USB/auxiliary inputs. 

It also gets a standard 6-speaker audio system. All these infotainment features are standard for all the trims. If you go for the Grand Touring trim, you can get an optional rear-seat DVD entertainment system with 11-speaker Bose surround sound system, navigation system, satellite radio, and 115-volt household-current outlet. The infotainment features include:

  • A 5.8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
  • 6-speaker audio system
  • Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity
  • CD player
  • HD radio
  • Pandora radio capability
  • USB/auxiliary inputs
Exterior
8.0/10

The 2013 Mazda CX-9 easily stands out from all the other SUVs in the segment. While the other SUVs follow a muscular and bulky look, the Mazda CX-9 is a more sleek and modern-looking option in the market. It looks very proportionate from every angle and some might like it while some might not. The front looks striking to the eyes and the side remains very simple and elegant. 

It rides on standard 18” alloy wheels which get bigger with the top-of-the-line Grand Touring trim at 20”. The rear gets twin exhausts to add a sporty feeling to the overall styling of the SUV. The CX-9 gets a very proportionate rear styling where you will find long taillamps that go all the way to the tailgates. The Mazda badge sits on the center of the tailgate with a chrome strip running right below it. 

Models

Mazda CX-9

Nissan Murano

Ford Flex

Toyota Venza

Curb Weight (lb)

4317

3840

4471

3760

Length (inches)

200.6

189.9

201.8

189

Width (inches)

76.2

74.1

75.9

75

Height (inches)

68

57

68.0

63.4

Ground Clearance (inches)

8

7.4

N/A

8.1

Wheelbase (inches)

113.2

111.2

117.9

109.3

The Ford Flex is the longest SUV in the competition and also has the longest wheelbase compared to the other three SUVs. The Mazda CX-9 is the second-largest SUV in the competition and is the widest of them all. The wheelbase is also fairly wrong at 114.2 inches which is longer than the Murano and Venza. Standout exterior features:

  • 18” alloy wheels
  • Bi-xenon headlights
  • Keyless entry
  • LED running lights
  • Power liftgate
Safety
7.6/10

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has rated the Mazda CX-9 four out of five stars in their crash test rating which falls below the other rivals. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has also given it its ‘Poor’ safety rating. Safety is an area of concern for the 2013 Mazda CX-9 and it surely needs to work in this aspect. The safety features include:

  • Blind-spot warning system
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Stability Control
  • Traction Control
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring
  • Rear Parking Sensors
Final Verdict

The Mazda CX-9 comes out as a great package in the segment. The performance and handling of the SUV are better than its rivals, and it feels more like a sports SUV in that regard. The interior is also very laid out and the quality of the materials are of good quality. The SUV scores well in the practicality aspect too. The only area where it lacks is the below-average crash test ratings. In all aspects, the 2013 Mazda CX-9 comes out as a compelling choice in the segment.

Features

vehicle bio
base price

$33820

body style

4dr SUV

engine type
displacement

227 cu in

horse power

273 hp @ 6250 rpm

torque

270 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

transmission

6 speed automatic w/OD and auto manual

dimensions
length

200.2 in

wheelbase

113.2 in

width

76.2 in

curb weight

4552 lbs

Height

68 in

Ground Clearance

8 lbs

capacity
passenger volume

139.4 cu ft

cargo volume

100.7 cu ft

passenger capacity

5 Seats

fuel economy
city/combined/highway

16/19/22 mpg

highway range

442.2 mi

warranty
basic warranty

3 yr./ 36000 mi.

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2013 Mazda CX-9

Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

4

User Overall Rating

Posted On: April 25, 2022

Electronically unstable car

Pros - Cabin looks, Comfy.

Cons - Infotainment, Cluster lights, Uninspiring drive.

Annoying issues Decided to buy CX-9 and I guess it wasn't the right move as I now deal with a car that has a constant infotainment shutdown. Also, the instrument cluster lights flicker randomly making it hard to read things when driving at night. This dealership is the worst place to take your car to get it fixed. They just pretended to work on the infotainment but were never able to get it...

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Reliability
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Kyle

2013 Mazda CX-9

Touring 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

7

User Overall Rating

Posted On: March 28, 2022

Has been very helpful

Pros - Spacious, Affordable, Comfortable.

Cons - Tiny screen, Confusing controls.

Budget friendly I was on a tight budget when buying my CX-9 and I got lucky in finding one for $11,639. As a single mother of two kids, taking them to school is one of the early tasks that I do to get my day started and for that, I needed a rather spacious and reliable mode of transport which is why I chose the CX-9. I'm happy with this pick and the car feels comfortable too but I wish the media ...

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Features
8/10
Interior
6/10
Design
7/10
Safety
7/10
Reliability
8/10
Deal Value
8/10
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Brittany Brown

2013 Mazda CX-9

Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)

7

User Overall Rating

Posted On: December 28, 2021

Affordable midsize SUV with stylish cabin

Pros - Sporty performance, stylish cabin, spacious seating in the first 2 rows, lots of standard features available and ample cargo space.

Cons - Cramped rear seats, poor safety and reliability rating

SUV filled with standard features and space I love my 2013 Mazda CX-9, as it is the best vehicle for my daily commuting, especially to take my son to his football practice. The features offered by the vehicle makes it simple and entertaining some of them are like, a 5.8-inch touchscreen display, a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, HD radio, Pandora radio capability and USB/auxiliary inpu...

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Mazda CX-9 5 year Cost To Own

Cash Price(MSRP)
$37,501
5 Year Cost To Own
$56,242
Total 5 year Cost To Own -  $56,242
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5total
Depreciation$7,705$2,711$2,542$2,946$2,819$18,723
Insurance$1,283$1,384$1,454$1,475$1,493$7,089
Fuel$2,165$2,208$2,325$2,418$2,448$11,564
Maintenance$485$888$911$2,268$2,609$7,161
Repairs$11$-1$158$282$458$908
Financing Interest$2,369$1,892$1,386$855$353$6,855
Taxes and Fees$3,106$217$220$256$143$3,942
Total Cost-To-Own$17,124$9,299$8,996$10,500$10,323$56,242
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