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Comfort
The Audi Q7 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the BMW X5, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Audi Q7 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X5.
Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Audi Q7, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the BMW X5.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Audi Q7 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the BMW X5.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. Both the Audi Q7 and the BMW X5 have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
Since the Audi Q7 is much wider than the BMW X5, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Audi Q7, which is slightly longer than the BMW X5.
Drivetrain
With its lower torque engine, the Audi Q7 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the BMW X5.
Handling
The Audi Q7 has a smaller turning radius than the BMW X5, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
With the Audi Q7, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the BMW X5.
The Audi Q7 has a little less horsepower than the BMW X5.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q7 and the BMW X5.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Audi Q7 as you will in the BMW X5.
Warranty
The Audi Q7 comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the BMW X5.
Compare the 2013 Audi Q7 and the 2013 BMW X5. 
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2013 Audi
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2013 BMW
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Visit Rebate Center | Up to $3,000 |
| Low APR Loan: | -- | As low as 3.05% |
| Lease Incentive: | -- | As low as 3.05% |
| City MPG: | 16 - 19 | 14 - 19 |
| Highway MPG: | 22 - 28 | 20 - 26 |
| Engine(s): | V-6 | Inline-6, V-8 |
| Seating Capacity: | 7 - 7 | 7 - 7 |
| Basic Warranty: | 4 years/50,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
Safety Rating: Front 
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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Good | Good |
| Safety Rating: Side
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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Good | Good |
| Safety Rating: Rear
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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Good | Good |
| Invoice*: | $43,524 - $56,311 | $43,700 - $59,065 |
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