2013 Mazda cx9 or 2013 Ford Explorer?

**bigmac22** · May 5th, 2013 02:53 PM

Gud Day to all!

newbie here but a long time lurker, pls help to choose from the two car mentioned in the tittle above,
it will be use primarily as a family car for six person,mostly city driving around laguna area and occasional
long trips and not everyday car, probably 3 to 4 times a week lng. salamat po..

my concerns are mainly:
1. parts availability and after sale service
2. ride comfort
3. RELIABILITY ofcourse

**3ple4** · May 5th, 2013 03:48 PM

EXPLORER.... but waiting list is long but not as long as when it first came out.

On the other hand if CX9, meron sila yung 3 year free parts & labor for your PMS (Yojin3 promo).

**niky** · May 5th, 2013 06:50 PM

1. parts availability and after sale service - One car is built in Japan, the other in the US. Parts are not going to be as easy to get as for Thai-made cars. Nor will they be as easy to get as for cheaper cars. Most stores here do not carry a stock of replacement parts for cars costing over 2m.

2. ride comfort - Both are very good. The CX9 is stiffer, but rides very well despite this.

3. RELIABILITY - The CX9 is mechanically simpler, and there are issues with software glitches for the MyFordTouch, but since both are brand new, any issues will be covered under warranty.

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The Explorer has a bigger and more comfortable cabin, and is slightly more economical. The CX9, on the other hand, feels more Germanic, and drives a whole lot better. It's a lot sportier than the Explorer. The choice between the two depends on personal preference.

**EQAddict** · May 5th, 2013 07:14 PM

I have the benefit of having owned these two cars. Niky is correct about both.mif you want driving pleasure and are willing to sacrifice a bit of space and tech toys then get the cx9 ( i know there will be a facelift soon ). But if you want space, luxury, tech toys galore and a more macho look, then get the Explorer.

The Cx9 has slightly less horsepower but feels faster due to throttle response and a bit more torque. Its manual mode is a bit better as well (vs the cheesy rocker switch on the Explorer). It drives and handles noticeably better.

The explorer gets about 15 -20% fuel economy... Which on these cars isnt much as the cx9 gets about 4km/l and the explorer gets about 5km/l.

The explorer is newer though and has dual sun roofs, active cruise control, more safety features, will brake the car for you if youre about to get into a collision, will parallel park for you, power everything including lift gate and third row seats, nicer graphics and displays, and looks really nice and modern.

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**bigmac22** · May 5th, 2013 07:40 PM

Thank you so much for the quick reply, the yojin3 mazda is offering now is so good, three years free of labor and parts,
And the cx9 is cheaper a bit, they have a 200k discount for the 2012 daw? Kaya lang when i saw one explorer in slex
Hanep ang porma, whoow hirap! Nag search din ako sa internet ng mga reviews, seems like parang madami magagandang
Reviews ang cx9 compared to explorer??? That is why I am having second thought sa expy.

By the way guys ang choice ko is the fwd sa mazda then sa expy naman is the 2.0l ecoboost.

**bigmac22** · May 5th, 2013 07:45 PM

Thanks again guys, keep it comin para mas madmi idea!

**jaypee10** · May 5th, 2013 07:54 PM

takaw sa gas ang explorer..pero kung mayaman ka naman okey na okey ito...

**bigmac22** · May 5th, 2013 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by jaypee10

takaw sa gas ang explorer..pero kung mayaman ka naman okey na okey ito...

I am currently using a 2010 fort 2.7 vvti fc is a bit similar, im getting 6.7kpl city driving

**bjreyesmd** · May 5th, 2013 09:11 PM

CX9 for me, the kodo design face lift was already launched sa MIAS. Actually, both the ecoboost limited and CX9 were there...mas type ko yung sportier CX9.

**ano727** · May 8th, 2013 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by bigmac22

Gud Day to all!

newbie here but a long time lurker, pls help to choose from the two car mentioned in the tittle above,
it will be use primarily as a family car for six person,mostly city driving around laguna area and occasional
long trips and not everyday car, probably 3 to 4 times a week lng. salamat po..

my concerns are mainly:
1. parts availability and after sale service
2. ride comfort
3. RELIABILITY ofcourse

I had the same question in November, as I like both of these cars. I suggest you gather as much info from reviews and feedback of present owners, so you can objectively choose between the two. Then go and test drive both cars, whichever feels better for you overall should be the better choice.

This is one very detailed comparo done by professional test drivers.

Here's the detailed comparison review of all premium full size 7-seater crossover SUV.

Three-Row Crossover SUV Comparison - Chevrolet Traverse vs Dodge Durango vs Ford Explorer vs Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander - Motor Trend

To describe both, I would call Explorer more macho, while CX9 is more sporty.

In the end, I chose CX9 as it's a better deal, made in Japan (I prefer made in Japan than made in US), and I followed an advice of my reliable car mechanic... "Get the best car you like to drive and avoid too much electronics, too much electronics means more costly to maintain and more source of failure." The Yojin3 promo is a bonus.

And my cumulative FC for 95% city (CBD-to-CBD) and 5% hiway is 5.5 km/liter, both by manual and by on-board computer.

Good luck on your choice and let us know what you buy in the end. Both great cars!