Even though I love my CX-9 GT and its only nine months old, I have someone very interested in buying it. I got an amazing deal ($38,385 sticker, I paid $29,207 with all the incentives and discounts) and when he initially asked me what Id take for it, I said $27k and he agreed. Ive known the guy my entire life and know hes serious, so Im giving it serious consideration.
If I decide to sell it, Im 99% sure that Ill buy a 2014 CX-5 to replace it. Ive been comparing the Touring FWD and Grand Touring FWD feature availability and it appears that the only major features exclusive to the Grand Touring are-
Heated, leather seats
19 wheels
Advanced Keyless Entry System
Not so major differences-
SiriusXM
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control
and various items like power lumbar support and heated side mirrors
The price difference between the Touring with Moonroof/Bose & Tech Pkg and the Grand Touring with Tech Pkg is just over $2000. The only feature on the GT that I would like to have is the Advanced Keyless Entry, but I couldnt care less about leather seats. I was surprised that the CX-5 looks just as good with 17 wheels as it does with 19. The 20 wheels and chrome door handles were the main reason I got a CX-9 GT (the 18 wheels looks odd on the lower CX-9 trim levels, IMO).
Did anyone else have the Touring vs. Grand Touring internal debate before making a purchase decision???
If I decide to sell it, Im 99% sure that Ill buy a 2014 CX-5 to replace it. Ive been comparing the Touring FWD and Grand Touring FWD feature availability and it appears that the only major features exclusive to the Grand Touring are-
Heated, leather seats
19 wheels
Advanced Keyless Entry System
Not so major differences-
SiriusXM
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control
and various items like power lumbar support and heated side mirrors
The price difference between the Touring with Moonroof/Bose & Tech Pkg and the Grand Touring with Tech Pkg is just over $2000. The only feature on the GT that I would like to have is the Advanced Keyless Entry, but I couldnt care less about leather seats. I was surprised that the CX-5 looks just as good with 17 wheels as it does with 19. The 20 wheels and chrome door handles were the main reason I got a CX-9 GT (the 18 wheels looks odd on the lower CX-9 trim levels, IMO).
Did anyone else have the Touring vs. Grand Touring internal debate before making a purchase decision???