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

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Mazda CX-5 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,190

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,027

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelCX-5X3X3
TrimGrand TouringxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,820 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $27,019 $34,310 $39,465
Technology Package 1,625    
Cargo cover 190    
Roof rails 250 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear 475 750 750
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   200 200
Rearview camera   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
App support   250 250
Technology Package 1,446    
Cargo cover 152    
Roof rails 200 230 230
Obstacle detection, rear 380 685 685
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   180 180
Rearview camera   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Panoramic sunroof   1,230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
App support   230 230
Options (change) 2,540 9,600 7,350
Options (change) 2,178 8,745 6,695
Destination 830 895 895
Total Price $31,190 $47,595 $50,945
Total Invoice $30,027 $43,950 $47,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,319
Model Year201420122012
ModelCX-5X3X3
TrimGrand TouringxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$31,190$47,595$50,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,820-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$44,775$47,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$30,027$43,950$47,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,604-2,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,027$41,346$44,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,827

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201420122012
ModelCX-5X3X3
TrimGrand TouringxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
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 rearview mirror$150  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$3,450$6,270$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,820$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,604-2,882

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142012
ModelCX-5X3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length178.7 in183.0 in
Width72.4 in74.1 in
Height65.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,195 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%

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