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For better protection of the passenger compartment, the CX-9 uses safety cell construction with a three-dimensional high-strength frame that surrounds the passenger compartment. It provides extra impact protection and a sturdy mounting location for door hardware and side impact beams. The GX460 uses a body-on-frame design, which has no frame members above the floor of the vehicle.

Both the CX-9 and the GX460 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available all-wheel drive, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

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There are almost 3 times as many Mazda dealers as there are Lexus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the CX-9's warranty.

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The camshafts in the CX-9's engine are driven by a hardened steel chain, with no maintenance needs. The GX460's camshafts are driven by a rubber belt that needs periodic replacement. If the GX460's cam drive belt breaks the engine could be severely damaged when the pistons hit the opened valves.

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As tested in Car and Driver the Mazda CX-9 is faster than the Lexus GX460:

	CX-9	GX460
Zero to 30 MPH	2.3 sec	2.5 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	7.2 sec	7.4 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	21.3 sec	21.5 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	3.6 sec	3.7 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	4.9 sec	5.1 sec
Quarter Mile	15.7 sec	15.8 sec
Top Speed	133 MPH	111 MPH

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On the EPA test cycle the CX-9 AWD gets better fuel mileage than the GX460 (20 city/26 hwy vs. 15 city/18 hwy).

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Mazda CX-9 uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended for maximum performance). The GX460 requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

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The CX-9 stops shorter than the GX460:

	CX-9	GX460
70 to 0 MPH	179 feet	184 feet	Car and Driver

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The CX-9 Grand Touring/Signature's tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the GX460's 60 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the CX-9 Grand Touring/Signature has standard 20-inch wheels. The GX460's largest wheels are only 18-inches.

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For superior ride and handling, the Mazda CX-9 has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Lexus GX460 has a solid rear axle, with a non-independent rear suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the CX-9's wheelbase is 5.5 inches longer than on the GX460 (115.3 inches vs. 109.8 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the CX-9 is 2.9 inches wider in the front and 2.8 inches wider in the rear than on the GX460.

The CX-9 Signature AWD handles at .80 G's, while the GX460 pulls only .74 G's of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The CX-9 Signature AWD executes Motor Trend's “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.6 seconds quicker than the GX460 (26.7 seconds @ .65 average G's vs. 28.3 seconds @ .58 average G's).

For better maneuverability, the CX-9's turning circle is 2.3 feet tighter than the GX460's (38.8 feet vs. 41.1 feet).

For greater off-road capability the CX-9 has a greater minimum ground clearance than the GX460 (8.8 vs. 8.1 inches), allowing the CX-9 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

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The Mazda CX-9 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 850 to 1100 pounds less than the Lexus GX460.

Unibody construction makes the CX-9's chassis much stiffer, which contributes to better handling, and enables softer springs to be used for a better ride. Unibody construction's stiffness also contributes to better durability and less body squeaks and rattles. The GX460 doesn't use unibody construction, but a body-on-frame design.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the CX-9 Signature AWD is quieter than the GX460:

	CX-9	GX460
At idle	41 dB	43 dB
Full-Throttle	70 dB	73 dB
70 MPH Cruising	65 dB	66 dB

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The CX-9 has 5.4 cubic feet more passenger volume than the GX460 (135.1 vs. 129.7).

The CX-9 has 1.3 inches more front headroom, .2 inches more front hip room, 2.5 inches more front shoulder room, 5.3 inches more rear legroom, 2.2 inches more rear hip room, .8 inches more rear shoulder room, .2 inches more third row headroom and .4 inches more third row legroom than the GX460.

The front step up height for the CX-9 is 3.4 inches lower than the GX460 (18.3” vs. 21.7”). The CX-9's rear step up height is 3.2 inches lower than the GX460's (18.8” vs. 22”).

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The CX-9's cargo area provides more volume than the GX460.

	CX-9	GX460
Behind Third Seat	14.4 cubic feet	11.6 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	71.2 cubic feet	64.7 cubic feet

A low lift-over cargo hatch design makes loading and unloading the CX-9 easier. The CX-9's cargo hatch lift-over height is 31.6 inches, while the GX460's liftover is 33.8 inches.

The CX-9's cargo area is larger than the GX460's in almost every dimension:

	CX-9	GX460
Length to seat (3rd/2nd/1st)	21.4”/49.7”/84.5”	9.8”/39”/75”
Max Width	57.2”	54.6”
Min Width	40”	43.4”
Height	30.3”	35.5”

The CX-9's liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area. The GX460's swing out door blocks loading from the passenger's side.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults or children, the CX-9 Touring/Grand Touring/Signature has a standard power cargo door, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The GX460 doesn't offer a power cargo door.

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The CX-9 Grand Touring/Signature has a standard heads-up display which projects speed and other key instrumentation readouts in front of the driver's line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The GX460 doesn't offer a heads-up display.

The CX-9's power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The GX460's power mirror controls are on the dash, hidden behind the steering wheel, where they are awkward to manipulate.

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The CX-9 is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The GX460 doesn't offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

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Insurance will cost less for the CX-9 owner. The Car Book by Jack Gillis rates the CX-9 with a number “5” insurance rate while the GX460 is rated higher at a number “10” rate.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the CX-9 is less expensive to operate than the GX460 because it costs $45 less to do the manufacturer's suggested maintenance for 50,000 miles. Typical repairs cost much less on the CX-9 than the GX460, including $403 less for a water pump, $226 less for an alternator, $321 less for a starter, $137 less for fuel injection, $686 less for a timing belt/chain and $184 less for a power steering pump.

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The CX-9 was chosen as one of Car and Driver's “Top Five Trucks” in 2008. The GX460 has never been a Car and Driver “Top Five Truck” pick.

Motor Trend selected the CX-9 as their 2008 Sport Utility of the Year. The GX460 has never been chosen.

The CX-9 was chosen as one of Automobile Magazine's “All Stars” in 2008. The GX hasn't been picked since 2003.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the CX-9 as the 2008 North American Truck of the Year. The GX460 has never been chosen.