2021 Mazda CX-9 vs 2021 Buick Enclave | Milwaukee

When it comes to the SUV market, there is no shortage of competition. When you combine all of the crossover and SUV options from every automaker, there’s well over 100 choices. That means that potential buyers have lots of research to do. Let us help.

Below, you’ll find our comparison of the base 2021 Mazda CX-9 Sport and the base 2021 Buick Enclave Preferred. How does the 2021 CX-9 fair against the self-proclaimed entry-level luxury SUV? We’ll let you decide. Take a look below to see how they stack up.

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Powertrain Options

Both the Enclave and CX-9 provide an engaging driving experience thanks to powerful engines and precise handling. However, the Enclave is lacking when it comes to its powertrain in a few key ways. For instance, the base Enclave Preferred model is unavailable in AWD and the top-tier Enclave Avenir trim doesn’t have standard AWD. On the other hand, the CX-9 Sport has an AWD option and the CX-9 Signature comes standard with AWD, despite costing around $5,000 and $10,000 less on each of its respective trims. Similarly, the Enclave, with its V6, has a comparable power level to the CX-9, but gets worse fuel economy all-around. In fact, the Enclave FWD gets worse mpg than the CX-9 AWD.

More Safety Features

Despite costing around $5,000 more than the base CX-9 Sport, the base Enclave Preferred comes standard with rear parking sensors and a rearview camera. Yes, that’s it. The CX-9, conversely, comes standard with forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control. We know which option we prefer.

Interested in a 2021 Mazda CX-9? Give Hall Mazda a call.