Honda Pilot vs Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander

472 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 5:09 PM

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What is this discussion about? Mazda CX-9, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Car Comparisons, SUV

2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9 vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander - Although we've been hearing about a mad dash to get out of sport-utility vehicles and into fuel-efficient compacts, the reality is that seven- and eight-passenger crossover SUVs like the 2008 Mazda CX-9, 2008 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Honda Pilot aren't going away anytime soon. (more)

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#247 of 472 Went W/CX-9 Lease by klockboy Sep 11, 2008 (12:19 pm)
Hi Everyone: After reading these Forums for the better part of the last month, I felt like I had to tell you about my deal in hopes of helping someone else out. I decided to Lease a CX-9 GT, List Price $41K for $503 (including 9% PA Sales Tax) for 24 Months W/15K/Year. All I put down was 1st month and inception, which came to $8xx dollars. While I might be giving up some more functionality from both Physical and Technical Aspects with the Pilot, I feel good knowing I am getting a 2nd Year Production Vehicle that meets 95% of my families day to day needs. Also, I went with the 24 month lease because I have no idea where gas prices will be in the future and I do not want to be stuck to a long term commitment realizing that there will be a great deal more fuel efficient SUV's coming to market in the next few years. Hope this information helps someone out in SE Pennsylvania. Thanks and Good Luck. Replies to this message: tidester (Sep 11, 2008 8:47 pm)
#248 of 472 Re: Went W/CX-9 Lease [klockboy] by tidester HOST Sep 11, 2008 (8:47 pm)
Replying to: klockboy (Sep 11, 2008 12:19 pm) You may want to follow up your earlier comments in Mazda CX-9 Lease Questions for the benefit of those who read that discussion. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#249 of 472 premium gas, etc.. by kree Sep 25, 2008 (4:34 pm)
Hi - I'm in the market for a CUV and considering all three a couple of questions I have (any info. would be greatly appreciated) 1. do any/all of these cars require premium gas? 2. does the glass on the rear gate open independently of the gate itself (I know that it does for the Pilot, but not sure of the other two) 3. also, does the remote allow you to pop the rear gate open like a remote open trunk feature on some cars? This is actually an important feature for me as me/wife are often approaching the car with both hands full of groceries, and a remote trunk/gate open is very handy I know that there is a "powergate" option that allows you to close the gate remotely, but I'm asking about a more simple feature that just allows you to pop open the trunk/gate remotely (not close it remotely, which requires a piston/motor) 4. for the dvd systems, can the dvd player be controlled by the stereo/media controls on the front panel, or can it only be controlled by the remote control? thxs again! Replies to this message: citivas (Sep 25, 2008 4:56 pm) mdhutton (Sep 26, 2008 9:11 pm)
#250 of 472 Re: premium gas, etc.. [kree] by citivas Sep 25, 2008 (4:56 pm)
Replying to: kree (Sep 25, 2008 4:34 pm) I'll answer for the Pilot. I know some of the answers for the others but will mostly defer to their owners... 1) None of the three require premium gas. 2) As you said, the Pilot has this feature. 3) Yes, you can open the tailgate with the remote. You can close it with the remote too (at least with the Touring) 4) You can control the audio of the rear DVD from the front controls but not the DVD features itself (menu navigation, play, pause, etc.). However, the remote detaches from the DVD system itself (which is better than having to store it somewhere) and can then be controlled from the front or anywhere in the car. However the front nav screen does not play the video so it can be challenging to control from the front without seeing it. The Toyota can display the video from the front but only when parked. I believe the same is true of the CX-9, but I am just guessing (since the nav is provided by the same company as the Toyota). Good luck.
#251 of 472 Re: premium gas, etc.. [kree] by mdhutton Sep 26, 2008 (9:11 pm)
Replying to: kree (Sep 25, 2008 4:34 pm) I own an '08 Highlander: 1) It does not require premium gas. 2) Rear glass does open independently of the gate itself. 3) Not sure about just popping the gate open, mine is equipped with a power open/close that can be controlled from the driver's seat or from the fob, and I'm glad it goes all the way up. I too have been approaching the car with a cart full of groceries and the power open is awesome! If you open remotely, you can close manually and vice/versa. 4) Don't have the rear-seat DVD. Don't believe in kids. Hope it helps!
#252 of 472 by kree Sep 28, 2008 (3:26 pm)
thanks so much for all the useful information everyone!
#253 of 472 sales figure - September, 2008 by ceric Oct 01, 2008 (6:11 pm)
Highlander: 5729 Pilot: 5192 CX-9: 2108 Veracruz: 827 GM (quadruplet): >14,000 MDX: 3669 Replies to this message: maltb (Oct 02, 2008 7:45 am)
#254 of 472 Re: sales figure - September, 2008 [ceric] by maltb Oct 02, 2008 (7:45 am)
Replying to: ceric (Oct 01, 2008 6:11 pm) 'twas a nasty September for CUVs (and other cars).
#255 of 472 Another feather in the cap of.... by aviboy97 Oct 02, 2008 (1:59 pm)
...the CX-9. It is now comes highly recommended by Consumer Reports. Only the Toyota Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, and MDX scored better in Consumer Reports for 3 row SUV's. I find this to be great news! Replies to this message: kree (Oct 03, 2008 7:45 am) aviboy97 (Oct 03, 2008 4:55 pm) ceric (Oct 06, 2008 10:26 am) and 2 more... qs933 (Oct 08, 2008 12:12 am) nikbert (Oct 08, 2008 11:05 am) and 3 more... citivas (Oct 14, 2008 6:46 pm) aviboy97 (Oct 15, 2008 7:47 am) citivas (Oct 15, 2008 8:49 am) and 24 more... ceric (Oct 15, 2008 8:47 am)
#256 of 472 Re: Another feather in the cap of.... [aviboy97] by kree Oct 03, 2008 (7:45 am)
Replying to: aviboy97 (Oct 02, 2008 1:59 pm) I have the CR buyer's guide for 08 with the 09 preview, but CX-9 is not among the recommended. Is this a new recommendation? If so can you provide a link or tell me where to find this new rating? Thanks so much - great news for the CX-9! Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Oct 03, 2008 4:55 pm) ceric (Oct 06, 2008 10:26 am) lucky_777 (Oct 06, 2008 10:42 am) aviboy97 (Oct 06, 2008 12:08 pm) qs933 (Oct 08, 2008 12:12 am) nikbert (Oct 08, 2008 11:05 am) aviboy97 (Oct 08, 2008 12:56 pm) and 2 more...