How to Compare 7 Passenger Vehicles

As your family grows, you may find yourself in need of a larger vehicle that can accommodate more than the standard five passengers. Seven passenger vehicles can hold an extra two passengers and have a third row of seating. Seven-passenger vehicles can include minivans, SUVs and crossover vehicles. If you are interested in this type of vehicle, make comparisons between the different types.

Instructions

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Narrow your choices by selecting the body type for your seven-passenger vehicle. The minivan will typically have the most room as far as seating, while the SUV is a sportier option. Crossovers with seven-passenger seating will be smaller, but they are much more fuel efficient.

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Determine the type of rear seating you want for your seven-passenger vehicle. Vehicles such as the Jeep Commander and Mercury Mountaineer have the option of having the third row of rear seats fold down when not in use. The Chrysler Town and Country is a minivan with seven-passenger seating, where the seats can rotate to allow passengers to interact facing one another.

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Compare the features and specifications of seven-passenger vehicles through car research sites. Features you may want to look at include trunk size, entertainment system options, trim packages and fuel efficiency. One car research site you can try out is Cars.com.

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View pricing information for new and used seven-passenger vehicles. To determine the seven-passenger vehicles in your budget, view industry pricing standards through Kelley Blue Book.

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Head to a dealership and take the potential vehicles for a test drive. While comparing, make a few visits to auto dealers to test out their seven passenger vehicles and to judge how well the car handles.