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AWDReport.com - A Buyer's Guide to All Wheel Drive Cars, Wagons and Crossovers
Under $20,000 | $19 - $21,000 | $20 - $23,000 | $22 - $25,000 | $24 - $27,000 | $26 - $29,000 |
      $28 - $30,000 | $29 - $31,000 | $30 - $33,000 | $31 - $34,000 | $32 - $35,000 | $34 - $38,000 |
           $36 - $40,000 | $39 - $42,000 | $41 - $44,000 | $42 - $45,000 | $44 - $47,000 | $45 - $48,000 |
               $46 - $51,000 | $49 - $53,000 | $51 - $57,000 | $55 - $60,000 | $60 - $69,000 |
                        $66 - $73,000 | $69 - $79,000 | $78 - $92,000 | $88 - $125,000 | More than $120,000 |

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2008 CX-7 and head-on

Mazda

The 2007 Mazdaspeed6 was the only Mazda sedan available with AWD. Good luck finding a left-over.
The CX-7 crossover can be had in AWD versions in each of the 3 CX-7 trim levels. The CX-9 looks similar to the CX-7, but is built on the beefier 6 series platform. This allowed Mazda engineers to add the third row seating and squeeze the 263 HP MZI 3.5-liter V6 engine into it. It goes head to head with best of breed in this price point, and is clearly the style winner. The Tribute has been a solid competitor in the mini suv market, with good handling and steering.

Mazda is very up front about prices on their product. They are 1 of a very few firms honest enough to include destination fees in most of their price quotes for all their cars. In order to give THEM a fair shot back, I have backed out these destination fees from the prices I show on this site. Otherwise, they would be working at a $500 - $700 price disadvantage compared to most firms who hide as much price information as they can. I like companies like this.

Mazda AWD Choices

The CX-7 carries a de-tuned version of the 2.3L DISI intercooled turbo engine in 244hp trim; still pretty potent. The CX-7 is available in Sport, Touring or Grand Touring livery, and each has an AWD option.
The largest AWD Mazda is the new CX-9, with added room for the kiddies on a larger platform than the CX7, and V6 power.
The hybrid Tribute is now available, called the Tribute HEV. Because of the electric motors doing much of the city driving grunt work, the 4 wheel drive Tribute HEV returns 29mpg for the city, and 27 highway mpg. But be quick if you want one. Only 350 will be made, and they will be sold exclusively in California.

2008 Mazda CX-7

All Mazda CX-7 versions are powered by a 244-hp 2.3L DISI turbo engine . Like the Mazdaspeed6, the Touring and Grand Touring versions add interior and some incidental exterior upgrades to the base Sport model. However, the CX-7 is only available with a 6 speed automatic transmission. Prices for the CX-7 Sport AWD remain at
$25,450
2008 CX-9

All Mazda CX-9 versions are powered by a 273-hp Ford 3.7 liter DOHC motor. It sits on a long 113.2 inch wheelbase, which tends to smooth out bumps and provides the room for 7 passenger, three row seating. The CX-9 is only available with a 6 speed automatic transmission. Car and Driver named CX-9 one of the 5 Best Trucks for 2008, noting its best-in-class agility. Prices for the CX-9 Sport w/AWD start at
$30,700
2008 Mazda Tribute

There are 2 Mazda Tribute equipment levels; the i and the s series.The base "i Sport" series has a 153hp 2.3-Liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cyl. with a 4-Speed automatic. The s series comes with the 200hp 3.0L 6 cylinder for about $1,300 extra. Both have Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trim levels. The AWD option requires the 4 speed automatic transmission in all cases. Prices on the i Sport start at
$22,065
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