I did an extensive comparison of MDX vs X5 just prior to placing the order. MDX is nice, but it screams Honda all over it. I used to own 05 Honda Odyssey Touring, and many controls of MDX resemble those of the minivan. And the test one I drove (with the sports package) rattled from the day one. If you want value for your money, get the MDX. If you want driving enjoyment - get the X5.

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His : 2013 X5 3.5d Deep Sea Blue/Black/Aluminum with ALL packages, 20" 214"s, running boards, Adaptive Drive, Spare Tire, BMW Apps
On Order : 2016 X3 3.5 MSport Silver/Mocha with DHP, CW, Prem, Tech, DA, Lighting

Hers : 2015 328xi MSport Silver/Red

Prior:
2008 X5 4.8
2011 X5 3.5d
2010 335 xDrive
2013 335 xDrive