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Comfort
The Kia Sportage offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mazda CX-7, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Mazda CX-7 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia Sportage, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
The Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage will cost more in terms of transportation costs than the Mazda CX-7.
Dimensions
The Kia Sportage is about the same width as the Mazda CX-7.
If you go with the Kia Sportage, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-7.
Drivetrain
The Kia Sportage has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-7, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Handling
The Kia Sportage has a smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-7, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Kia Sportage will do just as well as the Mazda CX-7, since they have about the same towing capacity.
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage and the Mazda CX-7.
The Kia Sportage has less cargo space than the Mazda CX-7, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Kia Sportage than that of the Mazda CX-7.
Compare the 2013 Kia Sportage and the 2012 Mazda CX-7. 
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2013 Kia
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2012 Mazda
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Visit Rebate Center | Visit Rebate Center |
| Low APR Loan: | -- | -- |
| Lease Incentive: | -- | -- |
| City MPG: | 20 - 21 | 17 - 20 |
| Highway MPG: | 25 - 30 | 21 - 27 |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 - 5 | 5 - 5 |
| Basic Warranty: | 5 years/60,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Safety Rating: Front 
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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Good | Good |
| Safety Rating: Side
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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No Data Avail. | Good |
| Safety Rating: Rear
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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Good | Marginal |
| Invoice*: | $18,625 - $26,420 | $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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