Buying Outlook Updated on January 26, 2012 by our Vehicle Experts
- Supplies are limited and deals are very scarce
- Prices remain high and the X5 tends to see little to no discounting
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The X5 was a pioneer in the luxury SUV market and makes a good choice for those who need SUV utility while retaining sport sedan-like handling. The all-wheel drive X5 comes in 5 trim levels and with 3 engine choices. The xDrive35i, xDrive35i Premium and xDrive35i Sport Activity come with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine making 300 hp. The xDrive50i uses a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 400 hp. Both engines are mated to 8-speed manual transmissions. The clean-diesel xDrive35d uses a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline 6-cylinder with 265 hp, mated to a 6-speed automatic.
Inside, the X5 seats 5, or 7 with the optional third-row seat. Standard features include 18-inch wheels, foglights, adaptive xenon headlights and a 12-speaker sound system with HD radio. Upper-level trims add a sunroof, 19 or 20-inch wheels, leather interior, an optional navigation system, a sport suspension and a premium 16-speaker stereo system with iPod and USB inputs. Anti-lock disc brakes with a braking drying feature, front-side and side-curtain airbags for the first 2 rows, and stability and traction control systems are standard. The X5 performed admirably in crash testing.
| % Chosen by Shoppers | Average MSRP | Average CarsDirect Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2012 xDrive35i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle | 33% | $50,662 | $48,914 |
| 2 2012 xDrive 35d 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle | 14% | $61,278 | $55,969 |
| 3 2012 xDrive35i Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle | 13% | $59,819 | $57,381 |
| 4 2013 xDrive35i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle | 13% | $50,288 | $48,606 |
| 5 2013 xDrive35i Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle | 12% | $61,760 | $59,298 |
| 6 2012 xDrive50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle | 5% | $71,977 | $68,681 |
| 7 2013 xDrive35i Sport Activity 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle | 4% | $62,605 | $60,049 |
| 8 2012 xDrive35i Sport Activity 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle | 4% | $62,701 | $60,086 |
| 9 2013 xDrive50i 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Activity Vehicle | 2% | $75,233 | $71,538 |
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