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BMW X3 vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,210

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,676

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelX3X3CX-5
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $29,645
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $28,503
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Convenience Package 1,700    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 475
App support 250 250  
Roof rails 250 250 400
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250  
Premium Package 3,450 3,450 1,395
Heated second row seats 450 450  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Cargo mat     70
Cargo cover     250
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Convenience Package 1,545    
Cold Weather Package 635 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 380
App support 230 230  
Roof rails 230 230 320
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230  
Premium Package 3,140 3,140 1,242
Heated second row seats 410 410  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Cargo mat     56
Cargo cover     200
Options (change) 12,550 10,850 2,590
Options (change) 11,430 9,885 2,198
Destination 895 895 975
Total Price $50,545 $54,445 $33,210
Total Invoice $46,635 $50,245 $31,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,534
Model Year201220122018
ModelX3X3CX-5
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6187hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18225/55-19
Total Price$50,545$54,445$33,210
Adjustments for Features-1,545-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,000$52,900$33,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$0
Total Invoice$46,635$50,245$31,676
Adjustments for Features-1,425-1,4260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,210$48,819$31,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,609$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201220122018
ModelX3X3CX-5
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information  $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$7,645$7,645$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,425-1,4260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122018
ModelX3CX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in106.2 in
Length183.0 in179.1 in
Width74.1 in72.5 in
Height65.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested119036%
Total Not Requested210064%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested179071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Road sign information75No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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