Ssteigss10
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- 2019 CX-9 GT Machine Grey
Guy I work with just got one. Given you can now buy an 07' for about $35K I figured I would offer a comparison to the CX-7. I believe its been redesigned for 08. I realize that many of you will say they are not in the same class. But when you load up on all the options the CX-7 its within $5,000 of the RX 350. Nothing to sneeze at but when you factor in that resale value will certainly be better on the Lexus you may wind up about even. So this comparison is for a loaded Cx-7 vs. the Base RX 350.
First off on the overall quality of the interior there is no comparison. Everything in the Lexus is better. The leather seats are higher quality, just about every surface has soft touch materials including the glovebox, dash, doors etc. When tapping on plastic surfaces they have no movement and feel like they are sitting on top of a piece of stone. The CX-7 sounds very hollow and cheap comparitively. The headliner and A pillars are both covered in nice mesh material. The door panels are extremely solid and are covered in leather and soft touch materials. All of the swithes and controls are of high quality.The car takes bumps impresively with not a single rattle, click or noise. The Cx-7 rides a little harder but my wifes car is rattle free as well. Cant comment on the handling due to the fact I wasnt driving and we were going fairly slow in traffic. The car is extremely quiet drowning out roadnoise and the V6 is certainly a step up on all levels form the 4 cyl in the CX-7. The doors close with a solid thunk compared to the tinny doors on the CX.
Overall I think there is no comparison (when your comparing the $30K range) between these two vehicles. You can tell how much time and thought went into the design and executon of making the Lexus what it is... a Luxury SUV. The CX-7 on the other hand feels thrown together and cheap at times. Interior materials are not up to par including the cheap carpet, hard plastics, and sparse interior. Not to mention the cheap sounding doors/hinges, bad gas mileage. I will say I love how the CX-7 drives and handles. I realize its aimed at a different demographic and is more of a sports crossover than lux. SUV. Also you'll get a couple of features in the loaded CX-7(like xenon/nav) that you have to pay extra for in the Lexus. But if Im spending $30K for something I would spend the extra $5k and get the Lexus. However if you stick to the lower models(mine is a $25K sport 4wd) than the CX-7 is still a great automobile for the price. My wife loves her CX-7 and I do enjoy driving it. Plus the 2008 RX350 will most likely sell closer to $39K. I was considering getting a loaded CX-7 for myself but after today I will definately not, knowing what other companies can build in similar price range.
First off on the overall quality of the interior there is no comparison. Everything in the Lexus is better. The leather seats are higher quality, just about every surface has soft touch materials including the glovebox, dash, doors etc. When tapping on plastic surfaces they have no movement and feel like they are sitting on top of a piece of stone. The CX-7 sounds very hollow and cheap comparitively. The headliner and A pillars are both covered in nice mesh material. The door panels are extremely solid and are covered in leather and soft touch materials. All of the swithes and controls are of high quality.The car takes bumps impresively with not a single rattle, click or noise. The Cx-7 rides a little harder but my wifes car is rattle free as well. Cant comment on the handling due to the fact I wasnt driving and we were going fairly slow in traffic. The car is extremely quiet drowning out roadnoise and the V6 is certainly a step up on all levels form the 4 cyl in the CX-7. The doors close with a solid thunk compared to the tinny doors on the CX.
Overall I think there is no comparison (when your comparing the $30K range) between these two vehicles. You can tell how much time and thought went into the design and executon of making the Lexus what it is... a Luxury SUV. The CX-7 on the other hand feels thrown together and cheap at times. Interior materials are not up to par including the cheap carpet, hard plastics, and sparse interior. Not to mention the cheap sounding doors/hinges, bad gas mileage. I will say I love how the CX-7 drives and handles. I realize its aimed at a different demographic and is more of a sports crossover than lux. SUV. Also you'll get a couple of features in the loaded CX-7(like xenon/nav) that you have to pay extra for in the Lexus. But if Im spending $30K for something I would spend the extra $5k and get the Lexus. However if you stick to the lower models(mine is a $25K sport 4wd) than the CX-7 is still a great automobile for the price. My wife loves her CX-7 and I do enjoy driving it. Plus the 2008 RX350 will most likely sell closer to $39K. I was considering getting a loaded CX-7 for myself but after today I will definately not, knowing what other companies can build in similar price range.
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