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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: $33,685

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,270

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelX3X3CX-5
TrimxDrive30iM40iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $28,570
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $27,759
Convenience Tier 2,850    
Driving Assistance Package 900 900  
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 750   475
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700  
Class III trailer hitch 550 550  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Technology Package     1,155
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,500
Cargo mat     60
Door sill trim plates     125
Cargo cover     200
Roof rails     275
Class II trailer hitch     425
Convenience Tier 2,620    
Driving Assistance Package 830 830  
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715  
Obstacle detection, rear 690   380
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565  
Class III trailer hitch 505 505  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Technology Package     1,028
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,335
Cargo mat     48
Door sill trim plates     100
Cargo cover     160
Roof rails     220
Class II trailer hitch     340
Options (change) 11,950 8,000 4,215
Options (change) 10,995 7,365 3,611
Destination 995 995 900
Total Price $55,395 $63,295 $33,685
Total Invoice $52,150 $59,540 $32,270

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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: $15,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,577
Model Year201820182016
ModelX3X3CX-5
TrimxDrive30iM40iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4355hp I6184hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19225/55-19
Total Price$55,395$63,295$33,685
Adjustments for Features-6,695-7,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$55,650$33,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,950$0
Total Invoice$52,150$59,540$32,270
Adjustments for Features-6,303-7,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,847$52,349$32,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,502$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201820182016
ModelX3X3CX-5
TrimxDrive30iM40iGrand 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  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,645$12,595$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,695$7,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,303-7,1910

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182016
ModelX3CX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in106.3 in
Length185.9 in179.3 in
Width74.4 in72.4 in
Height66.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,213 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested185082%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125085%
Total Not Requested22515%

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