Q5 vs X3

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Audi Q5
Audi

Q5

Price from $52,800
Monthly payment $614
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BMW X3
BMW

X3

Price from $51,300
Monthly payment $597
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Specifications

  Q5 X3
Manufacturer Audi BMW
Starting price $52,800 $51,300
Monthly payment $614 $597
Fuel type Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel economy 24.0 mpg 28.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 369 g/mi 299 g/mi–320 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Audi Q5 and BMW X3 suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Q5 starts at $52,800; X3 starts at $51,300. The difference is $1,500, making X3 about 3% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Q5 — $614; X3 — $597. The difference is $17 per month, with X3 lower.

The models use different powertrains: Q5 — Gasoline; X3 — Hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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