Mazda CX-9 or Audi Q7?

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Anonymous wrote:How much is the cx9? I don't think I'd pay $50k for it. $60k for an audi seems like a better bet. Are you going to lease?

The Cx9 signature is 45k. Fully loaded Audi prestige pushes 80k.

My friend has a q5. It’s crammed and been in the shop almost every month.

And big no to the Kia. Those are awful.

Get the midsized Lexus.

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How is the fit and finish of the Mazda vs. the Audi? If I were in OP’s shoes, that would break the tie for me.

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Anonymous wrote:How is the fit and finish of the Mazda vs. the Audi? If I were in OP’s shoes, that would break the tie for me.

OP here. The fit and finish in the Mazda won us over, so we decided to go with that this weekend. 2020 Mazda CX-9 Signature with all the bells and whistles. Price was about 25k cheaper than a fully loaded q7. The Audi feels like I’m paying for a badge as the quality feels about 10 years behind the Mazda. The Audi had too much cheap plastic and the 3rd row seat is basically useless in the Audi. Don’t need another status symbol car like I thought initially. Thanks everyone

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Anonymous wrote:How is the fit and finish of the Mazda vs. the Audi? If I were in OP’s shoes, that would break the tie for me.

OP here. The fit and finish in the Mazda won us over, so we decided to go with that this weekend. 2020 Mazda CX-9 Signature with all the bells and whistles. Price was about 25k cheaper than a fully loaded q7. The Audi feels like I’m paying for a badge as the quality feels about 10 years behind the Mazda. The Audi had too much cheap plastic and the 3rd row seat is basically useless in the Audi. Don’t need another status symbol car like I thought initially. Thanks everyone

Well done! Enjoy your new car!

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Thanks!

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Honestly - if you're going to compare the actual performance (smooth ride, acceleration, etc), the two are not even in the same galaxy much less the same universe. This is not even taking price into consideration.

We have the Q7 and CX9 - believe it or not. They're both really attractive vehicles but the Q7 is like driving/riding on air, inside of a spaceship. The CX9 does not even compare, although it is still a fine vehicle that is really reliable.

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I had a previous iteration of the Q7 and I hated the drive.

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly - if you're going to compare the actual performance (smooth ride, acceleration, etc), the two are not even in the same galaxy much less the same universe. This is not even taking price into consideration.

We have the Q7 and CX9 - believe it or not. They're both really attractive vehicles but the Q7 is like driving/riding on air, inside of a spaceship. The CX9 does not even compare, although it is still a fine vehicle that is really reliable.

I’m the OP. I test drove both and I can honestly say the Q7 has a much harsher ride.

[Anonymous]

Honestly - if you're going to compare the actual performance (smooth ride, acceleration, etc), the two are not even in the same galaxy much less the same universe. This is not even taking price into consideration.

We have the Q7 and CX9 - believe it or not. They're both really attractive vehicles but the Q7 is like driving/riding on air, inside of a spaceship. The CX9 does not even compare, although it is still a fine vehicle that is really reliable."

That was my experience, looking at the CX5 vs Q5. No comparison - I thought the Mazda seats and ride quality were terrible. To each her own, I guest. I love my Audi - makes me happy to drive, and no issues after 7 years.

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Anonymous wrote:Honestly - if you're going to compare the actual performance (smooth ride, acceleration, etc), the two are not even in the same galaxy much less the same universe. This is not even taking price into consideration.

We have the Q7 and CX9 - believe it or not. They're both really attractive vehicles but the Q7 is like driving/riding on air, inside of a spaceship. The CX9 does not even compare, although it is still a fine vehicle that is really reliable."

That was my experience, looking at the CX5 vs Q5. No comparison - I thought the Mazda seats and ride quality were terrible. To each her own, I guest. I love my Audi - makes me happy to drive, and no issues after 7 years.

I found the opposite to be true. The CX-9 feels like it’s on rails and I love the HUD display (it tells you when someone is behind you and even gives you the speed limit) and the lane sensing. The Audi didn’t have that, and their hud felt cheap. Also, the ride was much harsher and felt like I was driving a 5 year old SUV that was brand new. As you said, though, to each your own!

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Anonymous wrote:"We actually like the Mazda a lot more, but it’s not a luxury brand and worried about what people will think."

You have bigger problems than your next car.

Meh, people like their luxury brands. It’s not a problem if you can afford it.

+1

One doesn’t buy a nice 4000 sq ft house and drives a 1991 Honda Civic. That’s embarrassing. Appearance matters!

Yes, but what about having to take the luxury to the garage all the time. Isn't not having to go to the garage more important?
I had a friend whose new Cadillac was always in the shop and another whose Mercedes dies out all the time. They both took it as normal part of luxury.

Appearance matters? What a bunch of immature and insecure comments. I own a 1.2MM house, have net worth of $3mm and the car in my driveway is a 2003 Camry. I couldn’t give a crap what people think.

We live in the DMV. Where people make $250k HHI and still love paycheck to paycheck just to keep up with the Joneses. You remember when the government shut down last winter and people were taking out loans just to pay their next mortgage?

I had a neighbor who had to lease the newest Porsche 911 every two fears because he was worried about driving an outdated car. Paid 600 a month.

This anecdote sounds made up, a new 911 is easily $1200/month to lease

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:"We actually like the Mazda a lot more, but it’s not a luxury brand and worried about what people will think."

You have bigger problems than your next car.

Meh, people like their luxury brands. It’s not a problem if you can afford it.

+1

One doesn’t buy a nice 4000 sq ft house and drives a 1991 Honda Civic. That’s embarrassing. Appearance matters!

Yes, but what about having to take the luxury to the garage all the time. Isn't not having to go to the garage more important?
I had a friend whose new Cadillac was always in the shop and another whose Mercedes dies out all the time. They both took it as normal part of luxury.

Appearance matters? What a bunch of immature and insecure comments. I own a 1.2MM house, have net worth of $3mm and the car in my driveway is a 2003 Camry. I couldn’t give a crap what people think.

We live in the DMV. Where people make $250k HHI and still love paycheck to paycheck just to keep up with the Joneses. You remember when the government shut down last winter and people were taking out loans just to pay their next mortgage?

I had a neighbor who had to lease the newest Porsche 911 every two fears because he was worried about driving an outdated car. Paid 600 a month.

This anecdote sounds made up, a new 911 is easily $1200/month to lease

Cost depends entirely on how much you pay up front. If it was really $600/mo he must have put down a crazy stupid amount.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"We actually like the Mazda a lot more, but it’s not a luxury brand and worried about what people will think."

You have bigger problems than your next car.

Meh, people like their luxury brands. It’s not a problem if you can afford it.

+1

One doesn’t buy a nice 4000 sq ft house and drives a 1991 Honda Civic. That’s embarrassing. Appearance matters!

Yes, but what about having to take the luxury to the garage all the time. Isn't not having to go to the garage more important?
I had a friend whose new Cadillac was always in the shop and another whose Mercedes dies out all the time. They both took it as normal part of luxury.

Appearance matters? What a bunch of immature and insecure comments. I own a 1.2MM house, have net worth of $3mm and the car in my driveway is a 2003 Camry. I couldn’t give a crap what people think.

The Millionnaire Next Door approach. Smart.

[Anonymous]

We have a q7 prestige. I bought for my wife and I think she has driven it 5 times. I drive it and it is fine - she bought a Kia telluride recently and loves it. I like the tech of the Kia and displays better than the Audi actually.

But there is no comparison to the ride and driving it. Kia is nice but rides “cheap” compared to the Audi.

The one thing I really do not like about the q7 is no spare tire and also gave me a little concern when we would drive long distances with the kids.

The Audi is a little dated interior wise - and I probably will trade it in for a Lexus lx or GX since the q7 and telluride are basic same size.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:"We actually like the Mazda a lot more, but it’s not a luxury brand and worried about what people will think."

You have bigger problems than your next car.

Meh, people like their luxury brands. It’s not a problem if you can afford it.

+1

One doesn’t buy a nice 4000 sq ft house and drives a 1991 Honda Civic. That’s embarrassing. Appearance matters!

Yes, but what about having to take the luxury to the garage all the time. Isn't not having to go to the garage more important?
I had a friend whose new Cadillac was always in the shop and another whose Mercedes dies out all the time. They both took it as normal part of luxury.

Appearance matters? What a bunch of immature and insecure comments. I own a 1.2MM house, have net worth of $3mm and the car in my driveway is a 2003 Camry. I couldn’t give a crap what people think.

The Millionnaire Next Door approach. Smart.

Smarter than replying to a 5 year old thread