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Standards and Options
Pricing

Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
MSRP $30,230 $27,585 $32,885 $27,055
Invoice Price $29,021 $25,577 $30,762 $25,120
Destination Charges $750 $675 $750 $725
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control Standard Standard Standard Option
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard Option Standard Not listed
Rear HVAC Ducts Standard Option Standard Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard Option Standard Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls Standard Option Not listed N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
CD Changer N/A Standard Standard Not listed
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player N/A N/A N/A N/A
DVD Player Standard Option N/A Option
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A N/A N/A N/A
Navigational Aid Standard Option Standard Option
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories Standard Not listed Not listed Option
Subwoofer Standard Option N/A Option
Telematic Systems N/A N/A N/A Standard
Exterior

Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/A N/A N/A Option
Bumper Step Up N/A N/A N/A Standard
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rear Spoiler N/A Standard Standard Option
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection Standard N/A N/A N/A
Splash or Mud Guards N/A Not listed Option Option
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A N/A N/A
Instrumentation

Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Battery Gauge Standard N/A N/A N/A
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass Standard Standard Not listed Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A Standard N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge N/A Not listed N/A N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A N/A N/A
Night Vision N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge N/A N/A N/A N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Standard Standard Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Standard Not listed Not listed Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Lighting

Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cornering Lights N/A N/A Not listed N/A
Daytime Running Lights Standard Option Not listed Not listed
Fog Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Halogen Headlights Standard Standard N/A Standard
Headlight Washers N/A N/A N/A N/A
High Intensity Discharge Headlights N/A N/A Standard N/A
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Roof

Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Power Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Option Standard Option
Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Option Standard Option
Tires and Wheels

Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Alloy Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels Standard Option N/A Option
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A Not listed N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A N/A N/A
Steel Wheels N/A N/A N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier Standard Standard N/A Standard
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir N/A N/A N/A N/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Washer System N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A N/A Standard N/A
Rear Wiper Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A N/A N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Body Style Sport Utility Sport Utility Sport Utility Sport Utility
EPA Classification SUV4WD SUV2WD SUV4WD SUV4WD
Turbo N N Y N
Drive Train

 Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
City MPG 16 16 17 19
Combined MPG 18 18 19 21
Displacement (CC) 3564 3518 2260 2488
Driveline AWD FWD AWD 4WD-FT
Final Drive Ratio   3.43 3.75 3.51
Fuel Capacity (gal) 18.6 20.5 18.2 16.5
Fuel System MPFI SEFI EFI SEFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 $0 $0
Highway MPG 23 23 23 25
Horsepower @ RPM 252@6400 235@6400 244@5000 171@6000
PowerToWeightRatio 16.6 17.2 16.4 20.5
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 6400 6400 5000 6000
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 243@2300 232@4000 258@2500 171@4500
Transmission Speeds 6 6 6 6
Transmission Type A A A A
Type of Engine 3.6L V6 3.5L V6 2.3L I4 2.5L I4
Valves 24 24 16 16
Exterior

 Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Crash Test Rating 5*/5* 5*/5* 5*/5* 5*/5*
Curb weight (lbs) 4195 4064 4001 3504
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum   5450    
Overall Height (in) 68.9   64.8 67.8
Overall Length (in) 197.2 192.4 184.3 174.7
Overall Width (in) 72.2 72.2 73.7 71.1
Wheelbase (in) 112.4 113.8 108.3 103.1
Interior - Passenger

 Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Seating Capacity - Optional   7    
Interior - Passengers

 Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Headroom front (in) 41.3 40.8 38.2 40.4
Headroom rear (in) 40.0 39.9 38.6 39.2
Hip room front (in) 52.2 53.8 54.8 53.3
Hip room rear (in) 53.1 54.4 53.0 49.1
Leg room front (in) 41.2 40.8 41.7 41.6
Leg room rear (in) 38.8 33.6 36.4 35.6
Seating Capacity - Maximum 7 7 5 5
Seating capacity - Standard 7 5 5 5
Shoulder room front (in) 55.6 57.5 58.0 56.6
Shoulder room rear (in) 55.3 56.9 55.8 55.9
Third seat head room (in) 38.8 37.7    
Third seat hip room (in) 38.2 40.0    
Third seat leg room (in) 30.9 23.4    
Third seat shoulder room (in) 50.0 51.1    
Suspension

 Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 7.9   8.2 8.4
Rear Suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Track Front 61.6 61.8 63.7 60.7
Track Rear 61.8 62.3 63.5 60.2
Towing

 Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Tow Capacity (Maximum) 3500 3500 2000 1500
Tow Capacity Standard 3500 3500 2000 1500
Turning Radius

 Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Steering Diameter Left 41.8 39.0 37.4 36.7
Steering Diameter Right 41.8 39.0 37.4 36.7
Warranty

 Suzuki XL7 Dodge Journey Mazda CX-7 Ford Escape
Powertrain Miles 100000   60000 60000
Powertrain Time (Months) 84 0 60 60
Rust Miles   100000    
Rust Time (Months) 36 60 60 60
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 36000 36000 36000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 36 36 36


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