Hyundai Palisade vs Mazda CX-90

The Hyundai Palisade starts from $76,500 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-90 opens at $74,385. That makes the Mazda CX-90 the more affordable entry point by $2,115.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $84,150 and $81,824 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Hyundai Palisade by roughly $1,995 in fuel alone.

Both the Hyundai Palisade and Mazda CX-90 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Hyundai Palisade packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Mazda CX-90.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Hyundai Palisade and 10 in the Mazda CX-90.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Palisade stands out with Apple CarPlay and heated front seats that you will not find on the Mazda CX-90. The Mazda CX-90 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Hyundai Palisade uses a Petrol producing 245kW and 460Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout.

The Mazda CX-90 responds with a Petrol making 254kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Mazda CX-90 has the clear power advantage at 254kW vs 245kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Hyundai Palisade measures 5,065mm long on a 2,970mm wheelbase, 55mm shorter than the Mazda CX-90 at 5,120mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 300L in the Hyundai Palisade and 257L in the Mazda CX-90, giving the Hyundai Palisade a 43L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 2081L vs 2025L. The Hyundai Palisade seats 8 vs 7.

For towing, the Mazda CX-90 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,938/year for the Hyundai Palisade and $2,337/year for the Mazda CX-90. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Palisade.

Estimated annual total: $1,938 (Hyundai Palisade) vs $2,337 (Mazda CX-90). The Hyundai Palisade saves you roughly $399 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Palisade) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-90). The Hyundai Palisade has longer coverage.