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Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda CX-7 Review

How the Toyota RAV4 stacks up against the Mazda CX-7 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota RAV4
Price Range: $21,500 - $27,810
2010 Mazda CX-7
Price Range: $21,550 - $32,885
Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda CX-7 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Mazda to the dealership as the Toyota RAV4. The Mazda CX-7 doesn't pale in comparison to the Toyota RAV4 when it comes to gas mileage. The Mazda CX-7 won't tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Toyota RAV4 will. The Toyota RAV4 isn't much less pricey than the CX-7 with respect to MSRP.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Toyota over the Mazda.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the RAV4 for a fill-up roughly as often as the Mazda CX-7.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Toyota's front cabin compared to the Mazda CX-7. The Toyota RAV4 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Mazda does.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda than the Toyota RAV4 because of its larger tank. The RAV4 and the Mazda CX-7 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the RAV4 and the Mazda CX-7 likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda CX-7 has no lessons to learn when it comes to torque from the Toyota RAV4.

Overview
The Toyota RAV4 and the Mazda CX-7 have the same basic warranty.

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