The Tesla Model Y vs Mazda CX-90 rental choice in Phoenix comes down to rate and what you want from the drive. The 2026 Tesla Model Y is $107 a day, and the 2024 Mazda CX-90 is $99 a day. Both carry the same deposit, included miles and overage.
Key takeaways
- The 2024 Mazda CX-90 has the lower daily rate of the two, at $99 a day.
- Both cars have a $200 deposit, a hold on your card that is separate from the rental total.
- Each car includes 200 miles per day and bills extra miles at $0.39 each.
- Renters must be at least 21 for either car.
How do the Tesla Model Y and Mazda CX-90 compare on price?
The Mazda CX-90 has the lower daily rate. The 2024 Mazda CX-90 is $99 a day, while the 2026 Tesla Model Y is $107 a day.
The deposit is the same on both cars. The Model Y carries a $200 deposit and the CX-90 carries a $200 deposit. The deposit is a hold on your card, and it is separate from the rental total.
So the only price gap between these two is the daily rate. If you rent for a long weekend, that gap repeats each day, so it is worth a look before you book. The chart below sets each car's daily rate beside its deposit, so you can see how small the deposit is next to the rate.
We also have other Model Y cars in the fleet at different rates. The 2024 Tesla Model Y in blue is $89 a day, and a gray 2026 Tesla Model Y is $99 a day. If the Model Y is your pick, compare those too.
What is included with each car?
Both cars include 200 miles per day. That is the same on the Model Y and the CX-90, so mileage will not decide this one.
Past the included miles, extra miles are billed per mile. On the Model Y the overage is $0.39 a mile. On the CX-90 it is $0.39 a mile. The figures match, so the choice does not turn on mileage terms.
A quick example: three days of rental means three days of included miles, so you have 200 miles each day to use before any overage starts. Stay inside that and you pay only the daily rate.
The minimum renter age is 21 on both cars. If you are under 21, neither one is available to you. Check the booking page for anything else that applies to your rental, such as insurance or cancellation terms, since we confirm those there.
How do the Tesla Model Y and Mazda CX-90 differ as cars?
They are different kinds of car, and the color tells you which one you are picking up. Our Model Y is white and our CX-90 is red.
The 2026 Tesla Model Y is the newer of the two by model year, and it is an electric car. Think of it if you want a quiet, modern drive around Phoenix.
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 is a larger SUV, and it comes in red. Its lower daily rate makes it the easier one on the budget when you want an SUV for the trip.
We keep the details we confirm for each car on its own vehicle page, so open the page for the car you like before you book. For a closer look at either one, read our guide to Tesla Model Y rental in Phoenix, AZ or Mazda CX-90 rental in Phoenix, AZ.
What does a longer rental look like in each?
The cost of both cars rises in a straight line with each extra day. Each added day adds one more daily rate, and the gap between the two cars grows slowly as the days add up.
The chart below traces the Model Y from one to seven days.
The line with extra miles climbs faster than the line without.
The CX-90 follows the same pattern from a lower starting point, since its rate is $99 a day. With 200 miles included each day, a longer rental gives you more total miles before overage begins.
Which one should you rent?
Rent the Mazda CX-90 if you want the lower daily rate and more of an SUV. Rent the Tesla Model Y if you prefer an electric car and are fine paying a little more each day.
Pick the CX-90 for a family or a group that wants room, or when keeping the daily cost down matters most. At $99 a day it is the lighter option on a longer stay. Pick the Model Y for a couple or small group who want a newer electric car at $107 a day.
If neither fits, the rest of the fleet is below, with live rates, deposits, included miles and overage for every car. A 2022 Honda Pilot is also available if you want a third SUV to compare.
| Car | Base rate | Deposit | Included miles | Each extra mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | $107 per day; minimum 1 days | $200 | 200 a day | $0.39 |
| 2024 Mazda CX-90 | $99 per day; minimum 1 days | $200 | 200 a day | $0.39 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | $99 per day; minimum 1 days | $200 | 200 a day | $0.39 |
| 2022 Honda Pilot | $94 per day; minimum 1 days | $200 | 200 a day | $0.39 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y | $89 per day; minimum 1 days | $200 | 200 a day | $0.39 |
| 2025 Hyundai Sonata | $67 per day; minimum 1 days | $200 | 200 a day | $0.39 |
| 2025 Kia K4 | $67 per day; minimum 1 days | $200 | 200 a day | $0.39 |
| 2025 Nissan Kicks | $65 per day; minimum 1 days | $200 | 200 a day | $0.39 |
| 2025 Nissan Kicks | $65 per day; minimum 1 days | $200 | 200 a day | $0.39 |
| 2023 Nissan Kicks | $62 per day; minimum 1 days | $200 | 200 a day | $0.39 |
How do pickup and booking work?
Pickup and delivery details are confirmed on the booking page. We do not list a location here, so check there before you plan your arrival.
Booking is simple:
- Choose the car, either the 2026 Tesla Model Y or the 2024 Mazda CX-90.
- Pick your dates and confirm you are 21 or older.
- Review the rate, the $200 deposit hold and the included miles on the booking page.
- Confirm pickup or delivery details there and finish your booking.
Frndly Car Rentals runs this fleet in Phoenix, AZ, and the booking page is where the final terms for your dates live.
Common questions
How much does the Tesla Model Y cost per day in Phoenix?
The 2026 Tesla Model Y is $107 a day, with a $200 deposit held on your card. It includes 200 miles per day.
How much is the Mazda CX-90 rental per day?
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 is $99 a day, with a $200 deposit held on your card. It includes 200 miles per day.
What happens if I go over the included miles?
Extra miles are billed at $0.39 each on the Model Y and $0.39 each on the CX-90, after the 200 miles included per day.
What is the minimum age to rent the Model Y or CX-90?
The minimum renter age is 21 for both the 2026 Tesla Model Y and the 2024 Mazda CX-90.
