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#1 of 7 Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda CX-9 by coasterbob Sep 29, 2007 (7:18 am)
with the attractive lease of the Volvo, I am now looking at both vehicles. Any comment out there, pros and cons of either? I like the lines of the CX-9, and it felt "peppier" in the test drive, but the Volvo is a Volvo.......... Bob Replies to this message: dag373 (Oct 04, 2007 11:37 am) enp14 (Oct 10, 2007 8:47 pm) coasterbob (Oct 11, 2007 4:31 am) and 1 more... lch77 (Mar 28, 2008 8:20 am)
#2 of 7 Re: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda CX-9 [coasterbob] by dag373 Oct 04, 2007 (11:37 am)
Replying to: coasterbob (Sep 29, 2007 7:18 am) I bought the CX-9 on the last day of August b/c I wanted to take advantage of '07 close out deals. We test drove the XC90, XC70 and the MDX. The CX-9 won us over after the first test drive. Volvo put together a good offer but the drive was way to sluggish and the features were bland as compared to the CX-9. My brother owns the Volvo XC90 and has not been very pleased with the quality. Tires seem to wear prematurely. I would not say "Volvo is a Volvo". I think they have really fell behind in reliability. Others have cuaght up in safety. look at the new crash test ratings on the CX-9. they are 5* front and rear. Rollover and stability control are standard. I believe Mazda has proven the CX-9 to ba a gem in the CUV race. We absolutley love this car. Replies to this message: enp14 (Oct 10, 2007 8:47 pm) coasterbob (Oct 11, 2007 4:31 am) dag373 (Oct 11, 2007 11:29 am)
#3 of 7 Re: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda CX-9 [dag373] by enp14 Oct 10, 2007 (8:47 pm)
Replying to: dag373 (Oct 04, 2007 11:37 am) I am deciding btw these two cars as well. Would be interested in any add'l input from those who have driven both. I'm somewhat frustated as the lease payments i'm getting from Volvo are much lower than on the Mazda yet the NSRP is higher on the Volvo. Not clear why i'm paying $50 more a month for the Mazda... Replies to this message: coasterbob (Oct 11, 2007 4:31 am) dag373 (Oct 11, 2007 11:29 am)
#4 of 7 Re: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda CX-9 [enp14] by coasterbob Oct 11, 2007 (4:31 am)
Replying to: enp14 (Oct 10, 2007 8:47 pm) My Mazda dealership keeps telling me there are no special lease rates on the CX-9 at this time. I want a 36m/12k lease . I am already leasing TWO Mazdas, you'd think they'd want more of my business! Anyone hear of any good leases deals on the CX-9???? Thanks, Bob Replies to this message: dag373 (Oct 11, 2007 11:29 am)
#5 of 7 Re: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda CX-9 [coasterbob] by dag373 Oct 11, 2007 (11:29 am)
Replying to: coasterbob (Oct 11, 2007 4:31 am) As I understand it there are 2 factors accounting for the more attractive Volvo lease plans...   1. Volvo is offering handsome kickbacks to the dealer. They can be as high as $8K. This is putting money in the buyers pocket resulting in lower cost financing/leasing. Also, Vovlo does work through third party banks frequently that offer better rates than they may get through their own bank.   2.. Supply and Demand - I believe Vovlo manufacturing and importing has far exceeded purchasing. Therefore, Vovlo is more willing to negotitate. Last year, Mazda manufactured only 25,000 CX-9's. This year they will manufacture 40,000. Therefore, they are not as apt to negotiate as favorable of a deal even though the sticker price suggests the Volvo should lease higher.   I leased the CX-9 after testing both (my wife had her heart set on the XC90)however quickly fell in love (and preferred the feel) of the CX-9 after a first test drive. Absolutely no regrets. Actually, enthusuastic about our decision. We managed a great deal on our end of year CX-9 Touring. Ended up bettering the good deal Volvo was offering.   Good luck
#6 of 7 CX-9 and XC-90 by dash5 Nov 05, 2007 (6:18 am)
I'll be testing the Mazda CX-9 (and CX-7) this Thursday. We're also test driving a used Volvo XC-90's (2006 V8) to buy. That said I'll have to check into a lease of a new Volvo after reading this. I assumed the Volvo were a bit too high priced to consider. I'll post here when I've done that.   In looking on Edmunds though the TMV for the CX-9 is very close to MSRP. I'm guessing the dealers wont be anxious to offer a good price?
#7 of 7 Re: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda CX-9 [coasterbob] by lch77 Mar 28, 2008 (8:20 am)
Replying to: coasterbob (Sep 29, 2007 7:18 am) I, too, narrowed it down to these two. Lease prices were close enough not to be a consideration.   In the end I chose the CX-9 because you can't find an V-6 XC90 with Xenon lights AND the second and third row seats are roomier. I'm 5'-9" and fit comfortable in the Mazda but do not fit in the Volvo. My daughter, who is 14 and 5'-1" says her knees touch the second row seats when she is in the third row of the Volvo.

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