Head-to-Head Comparison at Baglier Mazda in Butler: 2018 Mazda CX-9 VS 2018 Ford Explorer

The quintessential crossover takes on the definitive SUV — but which best-selling family mover is the vehicle for you? We compared these two titans and determined that the 2018 Mazda CX-9 simply has more to offer you than the 2018 Ford Explorer. You'll get superior fuel economy and more premium, luxuriant features as standard in the Mazda CX-9. We invite you to our dealership to experience the vehicle that Car and Driver magazine named to its 10Best Trucks and SUVs list for 2018! Or, continue reading to discover how the 2018 Mazda CX-9 stacks up against the 2018 Ford Explorer.

2018 Mazda CX-9		2018 Ford Explorer
22 City MPG	Base Model Fuel Economy	17 City MPG
310	Base Model Torque	255
Standard	3-Zone Automatic Climate Control	Not Available
Good	IIHS Driver's Side Crash Rating	Marginal

2018 Mazda CX-9

2018 Ford Explorer

22 City MPG

Base Model Fuel Economy

17 City MPG

310

Base Model Torque

255

Standard

3-Zone Automatic Climate Control

Not Available

Good

IIHS Driver's Side Crash Rating

Marginal

2018 Mazda CX-9 VS 2018 Ford Explorer: Design

With three-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and leather-wrapped shift knob — all totally standard — even the base 2018 Mazda CX-9 feels pricey and premium. You'll get a 7” Mazda CONNECT™ infotainment touch screen standard on the Mazda CX-9, too. In the Explorer, you'll have to purchase a premium trim or settle for the standard, non-touch display. And on the exterior, the 2018 Mazda CX-9 has all LED lighting for maximum visibility — including LED daytime running lights and high-beams, which you won't find on the base 2018 Ford Explorer.

2018 Mazda CX-9 VS 2018 Ford Explorer: Performance

The 2018 Ford Explorer gives you three different engine options to choose from — and all of them are less fuel efficient than the 2.5L turbocharged SKYACTIV® engine you get in every 2018 Mazda CX-9. You'll also get more torque in the base Mazda CX-9 than the base Explorer. Mazda has tuned the Mazda CX-9 to make its torque in low RPM ranges, where you'll do the majority of your daily driving, so you can make the most of every pound-foot. And, unlike the turbochargers available on the Ford, Mazda developed a Dynamic Pressure Turbo which virtually eliminates turbo lag. The result? The 2018 Mazda CX-9 drives like a sports car trapped in the body of a crossover.

2018 Mazda CX-9 VS 2018 Ford Explorer: Safety

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2018 Mazda CX-9 a 2018 Top Safety Pick award. Meanwhile, the 2018 Ford Explorer underperformed in IIHS crash tests — it earned a second-worst-possible score of “Marginal” in the small overlap front driver's side crash test. The Mazda CX-9 received a perfect score of “Good” in all crashworthiness areas. Active front seat head restraints, standard on the 2018 Mazda CX-9, are specially designed to mitigate the effects of whiplash in a collision. The 2018 Ford Explorer can't be had with active front seat head restraints.

The Soul of Motion Comes Alive in a Brand-New Mazda at Baglier Mazda

Powered by industry-leading technologies like the Mazda CONNECT™ infotainment system and the efficient, capable SKYACTIV® engines, Mazda vehicles provide an unmatched driving experience. The engineers at Mazda, with obsessive attention to detail, begin every single new vehicle design from a single block of clay. When the perfect shape for the vehicle emerges, they then set about bringing it to life with the most advanced safety features and premium appointments. Everything from the stitching in the interior to the finish of the paint job has been meticulously perfected. All this, simply to provide you with the best possible Mazda experience, whether behind the wheel, in the passenger's seat, or simply admiring one as it goes past. Stop by Baglier Mazda to see what makes these vehicles truly special! You can even schedule a test drive, right here on our website, so you can experience the zoom-zoom firsthand. We're proud to serve Saxonberg and Evans City from our dealership location at 630 Evans City Road, Butler, PA 16001.