The other American entry in this premium crossover market, the 2018 Cadillac XT5 boasts a more aggressive styling character.
With unparalleled levels of tech in this class, the 2018 Audi Q5 is as advanced as crossovers can get.
Turbocharged power and sublime driving dynamics are still trump cards for the 2018 BMW X3.
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class has the finest cabin in this segment, and by a huge margin.
The standard for competence, comfort, quality, and refinement, the 2018 Lexus RX is possibly the best all-arounder in this class.
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It's still a Lincoln MKX (so it's still a Ford Edge), but the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus manages to improve in the most important ways, with more style and technology. |
It’s easy to see why buyers increasingly pick luxury compact crossovers like the 2019 Audi Q5; it’s comfortable and quick with plenty of room. |
The 2019 BMW X3 is a versatile compact crossover that delivers on rising expectations. |
The 2019 Cadillac XT5 is a solid, if forgettable, crossover. Consider the Caddy’s myriad rivals, too. |
The 2019 Lexus RX remains the luxury crossover SUV sales standard for its design, comfort, and features. |
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class uses a plush ride and a lush cabin to captivate crossover crowds—and trumps it all with the AMG card. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $40,340 | $42,950 | $41,000 | $41,695 | $43,820 | $40,700 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 20 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Sport Utility Vehicles | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
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| Standard FWD | Premium 45 TFSI quattro | sDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicle | FWD 4-Door | RX 350 FWD | GLC 300 SUV |
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| Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A |
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| Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
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| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vs. 2019 Audi Q5 | 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vs. 2019 BMW X3 | 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vs. 2019 Cadillac XT5 | 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vs. 2019 Lexus RX | 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC Class | |
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