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| 2009 Saturn VUE | 2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
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FWD 4dr Sport
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Prices
| MSRP | $23,280 | $24,315 | $23,900 |
| Invoice | $22,116 | $22,978 | $22,365 |
| Avg. Paid | $12,536 | $13,350 | $13,281 |
U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Critics' Rating | 8.8 | 7.5 | 8.8 |
| Performance | 8.3 | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Interior | 7.9 | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Operating Cost | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Safety | 9.6 | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Reliability | 3.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Pros & Cons
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General Specs
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Gas I4 2.4L/145 | Gas V6 3.4L/209 | Gas I4 2.3L/138 |
| MPG | 19 City / 26 Hwy | 17 City / 24 Hwy | 17 City / 23 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | 4 Door SUV | 4 Door | 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 106.6 | 112.5 | 108.3 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 180.1 | 188.8 | 184.0 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 72.8 | 71.4 | 73.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 67.0 | 69.3 | 64.8 |
Doors & Windows
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Exterior Features
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3664 | 3660 | 3710 |
Tires & Wheels
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| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ![]() |
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Towing
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
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| Fog Lamps | ![]() |
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| Auto-Off Headlights | ![]() |
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| Interior Cargo Shade | ![]() |
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| Luggage Rack | ![]() |
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| Remote Engine Start | ![]() |
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | ![]() |
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| Steering Wheel Controls | ![]() |
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| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | ![]() |
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| Navigation from Telematics | ![]() |
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| Universal Garage Door Opener | ![]() |
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| Intermittent Wipers | ![]() |
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| Front Floor Mats | ![]() |
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| Rear Floor Mats | ![]() |
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| Keyless Entry | ![]() |
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| Power Door Locks | ![]() |
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| Electrochromic rearview mirror | ![]() |
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| Heated Exterior Driver Mirror | ![]() |
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| Heated Mirrors | ![]() |
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| Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror | ![]() |
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| Power Driver Mirror | ![]() |
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| Power Passenger Mirror | ![]() |
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| Driver Vanity Mirror | ![]() |
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| Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror | ![]() |
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| Passenger Vanity Mirror | ![]() |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | - TBD - | 106.4 | 101.7 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 40.2 | 40.9 | 39.7 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 40.7 | 41.2 | 41.7 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.0 | 55.7 | 58.0 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 52.6 | 51.1 | 54.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.3 | 40.1 | 39.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.9 | 40.2 | 36.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.9 | 55.9 | 55.8 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 52.9 | 51.3 | 53.0 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.) | 56.4 | 67.1 | 58.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.) | 29.2 | 35.7 | 29.9 |
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Entertainment
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Heating & Cooling
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Navigation & Communication
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Seats
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| Heated Driver Seat | ![]() |
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| Heated Passenger Seat | ![]() |
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| Driver Lumbar | ![]() |
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| Power Driver Seat | ![]() |
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Safety
Airbags
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Brakes
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Safety Features
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| Auto-On Headlights | ![]() |
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| Child Safety Locks | ![]() |
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Mechanical
Engine & Performance
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| 4 Cylinder Engine | ![]() |
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| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/145 | 3.4L/209 | 2.3L/138 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 169 @ 6200 | 185 @ 5200 | 244 @ 5000 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 161 @ 5100 | 210 @ 3800 | 258 @ 2500 |
| Transmission | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD |
| Turning diameter | 40.0 | 41.8 | 37.4 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 19 | 20.0 | 18.2 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent Strut | Strut-type | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 3-Link | Trailing arm | Multi-link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
Transmission
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| 4-Speed Automatic | ![]() |
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