Volvo XC90 vs MB M Class vs Acura MDX vs Lexus RX 350 vs BMW X5 vs Cadillac SRX

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#445 of 1084 maxhonda99 by hopeitsfriday

Apr 12, 2003 (7:19 pm)

It all in here, in the Edmunds site. I will even find the link for you. The standard equipment list is public information, so there is really no disputes about it. I actually almost bought a X5 six months ago, did a lot of research on its pricing and equipment list among other things, I finally decided I couldn't or shouldn't afford one. To get a X5 with just the very basis options, I was looking at about $44,000 not including tax.

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2003/bmw/x5/100184361/standard.html?ti- d=edmunds.n.prices.leftsidenav..7.BMW*
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2003/bmw/x5/100184361/options.html?tid- =edmunds.n.standard.leftsidenav..2.BMW*

#446 of 1084 by maxhonda99

Apr 13, 2003 (3:15 pm)

hopeitsfriday,

According to BMW's own website, automatic climate control is standard as are side airbags. What it says is that rear side airbags are optional. And don't forget, the X5 comes with standard HPS airbags for the front, which the MDX can't come close to.

#447 of 1084 maxhonda99 by hopeitsfriday

Apr 13, 2003 (4:01 pm)

Care to provide the link to your statements, since its so hard to find anything in the BMW site. I couldn't find anywhere that list climate control as standard equipment on the base X5, but I do stand corrected that the base X5 does come with side impact airbags. Not sure what HPC airbags are but Acura just redesign all their air bag hardware and software in 03, so what ever technology BMW has, its already lagging behind.
The debate was which SUV has more standard equipments. You tried to debate 2 piece of standard equipment out of the 8 that I have mentioned. I think its pretty clear that the MDX comes with much more standard equipment than the X5.

#448 of 1084 by maxhonda99

Apr 14, 2003 (6:31 am)

hoepitsfriday,

The point is you continuously provide false information. ANd you really don't have 8 things. Who is really going to base their decision on a car purchase on something so little as auto headlights and heated seats? what do heated seats cost on the X5? $500?

The X5 offers many things, the MDX doesn't, some of which are things that are not readily noticeable. For one, I would feel safer in a X5 as opposed to the MDX(not saying the MDX is unsafe), for seconds, for those looking for it, the X5 handles exceptionally well. In fact it would probably outhandle the Acura 3.2TL & 3.5RL.

You don't what HPS Airbags are? Try head protection airbags. They are the tube-like airbags that protect the heads of the front seat occupants. These are additional to the door mounted side impact bags. Does Acura offer these?
Software updates don't really make up for actual safety equipment such as additional bags which the X5 and the RX330 have.

Oh yeah, and let's not forget, BMW charges extra for the badge on the hood. I wouldn't pay for it(personally I think you made the right decision as I would buy the MDX also).

#450 of 1084 maxhonda99 by hopeitsfriday

Apr 14, 2003 (8:42 am)

If we both agree that the MDX is a better value and has more standard equipments than the X5, then why are we even talking about this.
BTW, the MDX does have HPS airbags that comes out from the front seats.
The debate was which SUV has more standard equipments not which SUV people will buy based on these equipments. Although, it may be $500 here or $1000 there, they will add up fast. To buy a X5 that is comparable in equipment to a MDX base, we are talking at least $46000 as compare to the MDX at $36000. Of course with the higher price tag, the BMW will handle better, but the MDX offers many things, the X5 doesn't as well. The MDX has more cargo room, more people room, better gas mileage, lower emission engine and it is much much more reliable.
PS, If safety is high on your priority list, the XC90 is the way to go, not the X5.

#451 of 1084 by maxhonda99

Apr 14, 2003 (9:32 am)

hopeitsfriday,

Okay, let's get real. The MDX does not have HPS airbags. Why? Because the BMW X5's come out from the A-pillar and the over the top of the door frame. The Acura's merely is a enlarged version of the standard side seat mounted bag.

If the X5 is soo much more, why even compare them? obviously they are in 2 totally different price classes.

The MDX also has a cheap-o interior compared to the X5. And as I said before, let's not forget the BMW is more expensive, because people are willing to pay more for a BMW.

So are you saying the X5 isn't safe? Many of the SUVs are on the top rung of the safety ladder, among them the XC90, MDX, X5, ML, RX330 and I'm sure some others.

For $46,000 the X5 will also have features the MDX won't even have standard or optional-like I said before Head Airbags heated steering wheel, 18" wheels, auto up down windows all around, and more.

check out standard and optional features at bmwusa.com

#452 of 1084 maxhonda99 by hopeitsfriday

Apr 14, 2003 (10:14 am)

Hate to correct you once again. The heated steering wheel and the 18" wheels are optional equipment on the X5 and the auto up / down window is standard equipment on the MDX. The head air bags may be different types, but its function is the same, but as I mention before, If you want a SUV with lots of air bags, the XC90 has 11 of them. The X5 does have a nicer interior but at a very hefty price, there is also some material issues with the X5's interior.
I agree that most SUV in this price range is pretty safe, thats one of the reason why I didnt buy a XC90.

#453 of 1084 hopeitsfriday by fedlawman

Apr 14, 2003 (10:36 am)

If I understand you correctly, you are saying that the MDX has more standard features and better reliability than the X5, and although it doesn't offer quite the same degree of sportiness, luxury, or safety, the $10,000 price savings more than makes up for the MDX's subtle shortcomings.

#454 of 1084 fedlawman by hopeitsfriday

Apr 14, 2003 (11:54 am)

I won't say that the MDX has any short coming when compare to the X5. While the X5 is more sporty and luxurious, the MDX had more space, better gas mailage, better reliability and I think the MDX is safer because its a bigger SUV.
With the same equipment installed, the X5 is about $10k more. I personally dont think the X5 is worth $10k more than the MDX. Perhaps they can get rid of that BMW brand name and the car will be at least $5000 cheaper.

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