2024 Lexus GX 550 vs. 2023 Mazda CX-9 Review

Picture of the 2024 Lexus GX 550

2024 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $62,900 to $79,900
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Picture of the 2023 Mazda CX-9

2023 Mazda
CX-9

MSRP*: $38,750 to $48,460
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MPG - City 15 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 71.2 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 227 hp
Towing Capacity 7,601 - 9,096 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 197.1 in 199.4 in
Exterior Width 78.0 - 78.7 in 77.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in
Front 40.1 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus GX 550 than in the Mazda CX-9. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Lexus GX 550 and the Mazda CX-9.

Convenience
The Mazda CX-9 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Lexus GX 550, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Lexus GX 550 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-9, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Lexus GX 550 is a little wider than the Mazda CX-9, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Lexus GX 550 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-9.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-9 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus GX 550 greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-9.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus GX 550 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mazda CX-9.

Utility
The Lexus GX 550 has less seating than the Mazda CX-9, making the Mazda CX-9 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. With the Lexus GX 550, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-9.