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Comfort
The Honda CR-V offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mazda CX-7.
The Mazda CX-7 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Honda CR-V.
Convenience
The Honda CR-V requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mazda CX-7, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda CR-V will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-7.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Honda CR-V will cost more in terms of transportation costs than the Mazda CX-7.
Dimensions
Since the Honda CR-V is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-7, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Honda CR-V is slightly shorter than the Mazda CX-7, which may make it easier to park.
Drivetrain
The Honda CR-V has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-7, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Handling
The Honda CR-V has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-7, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-7 is clearly the choice over the Honda CR-V for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda CR-V has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-7.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Honda CR-V and the Mazda CX-7.
The Honda CR-V has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mazda CX-7.
Warranty
The Honda CR-V comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Mazda CX-7.
Compare the 2013 Honda CR-V and the 2012 Mazda CX-7. 
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2013 Honda
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2012 Mazda
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Visit Rebate Center | Visit Rebate Center |
| Low APR Loan: | As low as 0.90% | -- |
| Lease Incentive: | As low as 3.24% | -- |
| City MPG: | 22 - 23 | 17 - 20 |
| Highway MPG: | 30 - 31 | 21 - 27 |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 - 5 | 5 - 5 |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Overall Safety Rating 
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | Not Tested |
| Frontal Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | Not Tested |
| Side Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.
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No Data Avail. | Not Tested |
| Invoice*: | $21,413 - $27,030 | $21,555 - $32,066 |
Days on Lot measures the average number of days a model sits on a dealer's lot before it's sold. This is one predictor of a dealer's willingness to negotiate.
Monthly Trend for:
2012 Mazda CX-7
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