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2009 Chevrolet Equinox

2008 Mercury Mariner

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  2009 Chevrolet Equinox Sport 2008 Mercury Mariner 2006 Suzuki XL-7
MSRP
$24,315
$21,540
$21,999
Invoice $22,977 $19,215 $21,118
MPG
City/Highway		 16/24 17/30 17/22
Rating 7.8 7.2 N/A
Bottomline With mediocre handling and fuel economy, the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox isn’t that appealing, but it still offers superior cabin space. The 2008 Mercury Mariner is the nicest Ford Escape you can buy, but it remains a midpack performer in the crowded compact SUV/crossover class.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Spacious second-row seating
  • Good crash-test scores
  • Equinox Sport’s perkier V-6

Dislikes:

  • Quality of the interior
  • Questionable handling
  • Coarse standard engine
  • Lackluster fuel economy figures

Likes:

  • Richer look than Ford Escape
  • New two-tier instrument panel
  • Blue interior lighting
  • More refined than earlier versions
  • Value

Dislikes:

  • Uninspiring driving character
  • Not as refined as some competitors
  • Lusterless engines
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