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The CX-9 Touring/Grand Touring/Signature has standard Smart Brake Support, which use forward mounted sensors to warn the driver of a possible collision ahead. If the driver doesn't react and the system determines a collision is imminent, it automatically applies the brakes at full-force in order to reduce the force of the crash or avoid it altogether. The Sequoia doesn't offer collision warning or crash mitigation brakes.

Full-time four-wheel drive is optional on the CX-9. Full-time four-wheel drive gives added traction for safety in all conditions, not just off-road, like the only system available on the Sequoia.

The CX-9 Grand Touring/Signature's lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. The Sequoia doesn't offer a lane departure warning system.

To help make backing safer, the CX-9 Touring/Grand Touring/Signature's cross-path warning system uses wide-angle radar in the rear bumper to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The Sequoia doesn't offer a cross-path warning system.

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 Sequoia uses a body-on-frame design, which has no frame members above the floor of the vehicle.

The CX-9 has standard E911 Automatic Emergency Notification, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The Sequoia doesn't offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you're involved in an accident and you're incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the CX-9 and the Sequoia 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, available blind spot warning systems and rear parking sensors.

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On the EPA test cycle the CX-9 gets better fuel mileage than the Sequoia:

		CX-9	Sequoia
2WD	2.5 turbo 4 cyl./Auto	22 city/28 hwy	13 city/17 hwy	5.7 V8/Auto
4WD	2.5 turbo 4 cyl./Auto	20 city/26 hwy	13 city/17 hwy	5.7 V8/Auto

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The CX-9 stops much shorter than the Sequoia:

	CX-9	Sequoia
70 to 0 MPH	179 feet	192 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	123 feet	139 feet	Motor Trend

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The CX-9 Sport/Touring's standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 60 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Sequoia SR5's standard 65 series tires. The CX-9 Grand Touring/Signature's tires have a lower 50 series profile than the Sequoia's optional 55 series tires.

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The CX-9 Signature AWD handles at .80 G's, while the Sequoia Platinum 4x4 pulls only .71 G's of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The CX-9 Signature AWD executes Motor Trend's “Figure Eight” maneuver 3.1 seconds quicker than the Sequoia Limited 4x4 (26.7 seconds @ .65 average G's vs. 29.8 seconds @ .55 average G's).

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The Mazda CX-9 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 1650 to 1700 pounds less than the Toyota Sequoia.

The CX-9 is 5.7 inches shorter than the Sequoia, making the CX-9 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The CX-9 is 9.4 inches shorter in height than the Sequoia, making the CX-9 much easier to wash and garage and drive (lower center of gravity).

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 Sequoia 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 Sequoia Platinum 4x4:

	CX-9	Sequoia
At idle	41 dB	45 dB
Full-Throttle	70 dB	71 dB
70 MPH Cruising	65 dB	66 dB

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The CX-9 has 4.5 inches more front headroom, 3.6 inches more rear headroom and .9 inches more third row headroom than the Sequoia.

The front step up height for the CX-9 is 2.7 inches lower than the Sequoia (18.3” vs. 21”). The CX-9's rear step up height is 3.4 inches lower than the Sequoia's (18.8” vs. 22.2”).

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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 Sequoia's liftover is 33 inches.

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A Maintenance Monitor is standard on the CX-9 to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for oil changes and tire rotation based on actual driving conditions. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Toyota doesn't offer a maintenance reminder on the Sequoia.

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The engine computer on the CX-9 automatically engages the starter until the car starts with one twist of the key and disables the starter while the engine is running. The Sequoia's starter can be accidentally engaged while the engine is running, making a grinding noise and possibly damaging the starter and ring gear.

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 Sequoia doesn't offer a heads-up display.

The CX-9's front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Sequoia's rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

Advanced Keyless Entry and Start standard on the CX-9 Touring/Grand Touring/Signature allows you to unlock the driver's door, cargo door and start the engine all without removing a key from pocket or purse. This eliminates searching for keys before loading groceries, getting in the vehicle in bad weather or making a hurried start to your trip. The Toyota Sequoia doesn't offer an advanced key system.

The CX-9 has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent vandalism, such as sugar in the tank and fuel theft. The Sequoia doesn't offer a locking fuel door.

The CX-9's optional wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield. The Sequoia's manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

While driving with high beams on, sensitive light sensors standard on the CX-9 Grand Touring/Signature detect other vehicles which could be blinded and automatically switch to low beams. The Sequoia doesn't offer automatic dimming high beams.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the CX-9 Grand Touring/Signature has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Sequoia doesn't offer cornering lights.

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

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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 Sequoia 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 Sequoia 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 Sequoia, including $327 less for a water pump, $200 less for an alternator, $76 less for front brake pads, $296 less for a starter, $65 less for fuel injection and $628 less for a timing belt/chain.

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

The CX-9 was chosen as one of Automobile Magazine's “All Stars” in 2008. The Sequoia has never been an “All Star.”

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

The Mazda CX-9 outsold the Toyota Sequoia by 9% during the 2016 model year.