2009 Suzuki XL7

2009 Suzuki XL7 Price Range: $25,745 - $29,930

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Suzuki XL7 to the dealership as the average SUV. In terms of fuel economy, the Suzuki XL7 and the average SUV don't differ much. As far as MSRP, the XL7 costs substantially less than the average SUV.

Utility
The Suzuki XL7 will most certainly prove more convenient than the average SUV for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The average SUV is likely a better choice than the XL7 with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or large dogs. Towing is substantially more the typical SUV's forte than it is the Suzuki XL7's.

Convenience
You won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the XL7 than with the average SUV, as both offer similar mileage ranges.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Suzuki XL7's front cabin compared to the typical SUV. The ampler interior dimensions of the Suzuki XL7 make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the average SUV.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical SUV than the Suzuki XL7 because of its bigger tank. The typical SUV and the XL7 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the average SUV and the Suzuki XL7 likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Suzuki XL7's engine is a bit smaller than the average SUV's, but not terribly so. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the average SUV isn't much more powerful than the Suzuki XL7.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the XL7 isn't quite as generous as the average SUV's.