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2006 BMW X3 Sport Utility Vehicle
Standards and Options
Pricing

Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
MSRP $52,800 $49,750 $24,700 $36,800
Invoice Price $48,501 $45,705 $23,102 $33,670
Destination Charges $750 $650 $590 $695
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control Standard Standard N/A Standard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard Standard Option Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls Standard Not listed N/A N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
CD Changer Standard Standard Option Option
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player Not listed Standard Option N/A
DVD Player Option Option Option Option
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A N/A N/A Option
Navigational Aid Standard Option N/A Option
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories Standard Option N/A N/A
Subwoofer Standard Standard Option Standard
Telematic Systems N/A N/A N/A Option
Exterior

Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board Standard Not listed Option Option
Bumper Step Up Standard N/A Option N/A
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Standard Option Standard Option
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid Standard Standard N/A N/A
Rear Spoiler N/A Standard Option Standard
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection Standard N/A N/A Standard
Splash or Mud Guards Standard Option Option N/A
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A N/A N/A
Instrumentation

Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Battery Gauge Standard N/A N/A N/A
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass Standard Standard Option Option
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation Standard Standard N/A N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge Not listed Not listed N/A N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control Option Option N/A N/A
Night Vision N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge Standard N/A N/A N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Standard Option Option
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Not listed Not listed N/A Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard Standard N/A Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard N/A Standard
Lighting

Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cornering Lights N/A N/A N/A N/A
Daytime Running Lights N/A Not listed N/A Standard
Fog Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Halogen Headlights Not listed N/A Standard Standard
Headlight Washers N/A N/A N/A Option
High Intensity Discharge Headlights Standard Standard N/A Option
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A N/A Standard
Roof

Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Power Sunroof/Moonroof Option Standard Option Standard
Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof Option Standard Option Standard
Tires and Wheels

Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Alloy Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels Standard Not listed N/A N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire Standard N/A N/A N/A
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A Standard N/A N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A Option N/A N/A
Steel Wheels N/A Not listed N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier Standard N/A N/A Standard
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir Standard N/A N/A N/A
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Option Standard
Heated Washer System N/A N/A N/A Standard
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Standard N/A Option Option
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Option Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A N/A N/A Standard
Rear Wiper Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Option
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval Standard Standard N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A N/A N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Body Style Luxury Sport Utility Luxury Sport Utility Sport Utility Luxury Sport Utility
EPA Classification SUV4WD SUV4WD SUV4WD SUV4WD
Turbo N N N N
Drive Train

 Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
City MPG 13 14 19 17
Combined MPG 15 16 21 20
Displacement (CC) 5552 4494 2967 2979
Driveline 4WD-SEL AWD 4WD-FT AWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.36 3.69 3.77 3.64
Fuel Capacity (gal) 28.0 23.8 16.5 17.7
Fuel System SEFI SEFI SEFI EFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 $0 $0
Highway MPG 18 18 23 25
Horsepower @ RPM 315@4900 320@6400 200@6000 225@5900
PowerToWeightRatio 18.1 13.7 17.4 17.9
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 4900 6400 6000 5900
Standard Transmission 5 Speed Automatic 5 Speed Automatic 4 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Manual
Torque @ RPM 390@3600 335@4000 193@4850 214@3500
Transmission Speeds 5 5 4 6
Transmission Type A A A M
Type of Engine 5.6L V8 4.5L V8 3.0L V6 3.0L I6
Valves 32 32 24 24
Exterior

 Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Crash Test Rating 4*/5*   4*/4*  
Curb weight (lbs) 5714 4370 3487 4023
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum 6723 5462   5104
Overall Height (in) 77.8 65.0 70.0 66.0
Overall Length (in) 206.9 189.1 174.4 179.7
Overall Width (in) 78.8 75.8 72.0 73.0
Wheelbase (in) 123.2 112.2 103.1 110.1
Interior - Passenger

 Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Seating Capacity - Optional 8      
Interior - Passengers

 Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Headroom front (in) 41.0 40.8 40.4 38.1
Headroom rear (in) 40.0 39.5 39.2 37.8
Hip room front (in) 61.3 54.3 53.8  
Hip room rear (in) 60.1 55.0 49.1  
Leg room front (in) 41.8 43.9 41.6 40.2
Leg room rear (in) 41.9 35.2 36.3 35.8
Seating Capacity - Maximum 8 5 5 5
Seating capacity - Standard 7 5 5 5
Shoulder room front (in) 65.1 56.9 56.1 55.8
Shoulder room rear (in) 64.5 57.4 56.2 55.4
Third seat head room (in) 35.9      
Third seat hip room (in) 48.8      
Third seat leg room (in) 32.2      
Third seat shoulder room (in) 63.7      
Suspension

 Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 10.8 7.6 8.4 8.0
Rear Suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Track Front 67.5 62.7 61.3 60.0
Track Rear 67.5 64.6 60.9 60.7
Towing

 Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Tow Capacity (Maximum) 8900 3500 3500 3500
Tow Capacity Standard 8900 3500 3500 3500
Turning Radius

 Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Steering Diameter Left 41.0 38.7 38.3 38.4
Steering Diameter Right 41.0 38.7 38.3 38.4
Warranty

 Infiniti QX56 Infiniti FX45 Mazda Tribute BMW X3
Powertrain Miles 70000 70000 50000 50000
Powertrain Time (Months) 72 72 48 48
Rust Time (Months) 84 84 60 144
Warranty - Basic Miles 60000 60000 50000 50000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 48 48 48 48


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