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BMW X5 has over $20,000 in options???

Chip submitted on 11/21/2006 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 8:09 PM
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BMW X5 has over $20,000 in options???

Drove the new BMW X5 4.8is in Space Grey today at my local BMW dealer.

Its a very good looking SAV. And it drives like you wouldnt believe with the Sport package. There is absolutely no lean or roll whatsoever in the corners, just like a 5-series Sport. And it feels very fast. All in all, an exellent new model.

But I was shoked to see the sticker!!!!! SHOCKED !!!! It had almost 20 grand in options (or in other words, a NEW Mini Cooper) and it wasnt fully loaded?!?!?

I realize that expensive cars are getting even more expensive technology, but how far can this go?

And it also amazes me that the Logic 7 HiFi Radio is standard on the 335i yet optional on the X5. Ditto leather, Sunroof, Nav etc. This stuff should all be standard. And because its not, the price swells ridiculously.

Now a reasonably equipped 6-cylinder model runs about the same as a fully loaded V8 from the last generation.

Dont get me wrong, I Love BMW's, I drive a 330i ZHP and plan on getting a 335i soon, but it looks like their cars are getting so expensive, I might have to rob a bank to make that happen.

Take a look at the new X5 option sheet on a V8 model

Starts $54,500

Sport Package $3,600
Technology Package $2,600
Premium Package $2,550
Active Ventilated Seat Package $2,100
On-board Navigation System info $1,900
Rear Seat Entertainment $1,800
Premium Sound Package $1,800
Panoramic Moonroof $1,350
Active Steering info $1,250
Multi-Contour Seats $1,200
3rd Row Seat $1,200
Head-Up Display $1,000
Comfort Access $1,000
Napa Leather $1,000
20" Y-Spoke Wheels $950
Rear Climate Package $900
Cold Weather Package $900
BMW Assist w/Bluetooth $750
Park Distance Control $700
Sirius Satellite Radio $595
High Definition Radio $500
Automatic Tailgate $500
Heated Front Seats $500
Heated Rear Seats $350
Running Boards $300
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AmazingBimmer - 11/21/2006 9:02:16 PM

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not for audi buyers.

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IamEvilHomer - 11/22/2006 2:19:52 AM

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what are you talking about? The option list looks like the Q7 almost exactly

S4cabriofoxone - 11/22/2006 11:18:21 AMView My AgentSpace

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I'm buying my wife an A8.

We were thinking about an X5 if she still wanted an SUV (sorry, SAV), but she thought it was "too cheap".

Eat it.

S4cabriofoxone - 11/22/2006 3:55:27 PMView My AgentSpace

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"FYI I love BMW as much as if not more than Audi just not the attitude of some owners. FYI NO ONE with class OR money would say such an arrogant thing.. "

EXACTLY!

CarNut - 11/26/2006 10:21:55 AM

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Right Audi buyers want more for their money....jk

for 20000$ i can get myself another car

mstangpny07 - 11/21/2006 9:35:59 PMView My AgentSpace

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OK. You have this seriously wrong. Many of the packages listed INCLUDE some of the options listed. (eg cold weather pack includes heated front seats, tech pack includes park control, navi,....and so forth.....

The X5 I will be getting (sometime) will be a 3.0is, and will only have premium, navi, cold weather, and rear climate. All others I think are unneeded and only raise the price over 55K.

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AmazingBimmer - 11/21/2006 9:53:04 PM

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Does the 3.0 have the 255Hp engine?

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mstangpny07 - 11/22/2006 8:02:27 AMView My AgentSpace

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no.
It has 260 hp

chewy - 11/21/2006 10:02:47 PMView My AgentSpace

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BMW has kept the starting price low on its latest model but has given nothing nice standard. A compact car comes fully loaded compared to the latest BMWs witout options.

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Chip - 11/21/2006 10:12:54 PM

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mstangpny07- Seriously Wrong. I think not.

Youre right that certain packages contain some of the options, however the V8 is fully loaded with $23,865 in options. Go see for yourself.

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mstangpny07 - 11/22/2006 8:04:25 AMView My AgentSpace

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I didn't say it didn't go over 20K. but the list at the top has every option availible, and it is impossible to equip a car like that. That is what I was referring to.

Chip - 11/21/2006 10:20:20 PM

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Add em up $54,500

20" Y-Spoke Alloy Wheels $950
Sport Package $3,600
Active Steering $1,250
Premium Package $2,550
Cold Weather Package $900
Rear Climate Package $700
Active Ventilated Seat Package $2,100
Technology Package $2,600
Comfort Access $1,000
Head-Up Display $1,000
Heated Rear Seats $350
Third Row Seating $1,200
Running Boards $300
Automatic Tailgate $500
Premium Sound Package $1,800
High Definition Radio $500
Satellite Radio $595
Rear Seat Entertainment $1,800
Destination $695

Total $79,890

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S4cabriofoxone - 11/22/2006 11:19:47 AMView My AgentSpace

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Holy $hit! Just get a Range Rover while you're up there!

WOW!

theman - 11/22/2006 4:15:26 PM

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Exactly what I was thinking, the Range Rover Sport Supercharged is the clear winner now, more prestige, looks, offroad capabilities, almost 400 horsepowers, all for the same price..Would be crazy to buy this X3, over the Range..Oh sorry X5..

S4cabriofoxone - 11/23/2006 12:32:56 AMView My AgentSpace

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Or even a real Range Rover! It starts at $80K, and there isn't much where options are concerned, because it's standard with everything anyone would need.

The one drawback is that it's slower than the RR S-S, and the X5. But I think it's worth it for that luxury and those looks.

theman - 11/23/2006 7:56:45 AM

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I agree, the normal Range is fantastic..I really love all Range Rovers, i think they are the undisputed kings of SUV's..Be it the Sport or its big brother..

Agent63 - 11/21/2006 11:17:01 PMView My AgentSpace

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Most of these things should be standard on a premium vehicle. What's a luxury car without luxury as standard. For example BMW offers leatherette. Why would anyone want a leather alternative. It's basically fake leather.

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MPowerDK - 11/22/2006 2:07:41 AM

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Dont tell me you think $80.000 is much?
In denmark $80.000 will get you a BMW 320i, you will have to pay $166.000 for the X5 3,0i and for the old model. the 4,4 cost around $224.000 the sport model 4,8Is $ 303.000.

I had to pay $59.000 for my 316i.

we in Denmark have the highest taxes on cars. sadly :(

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BMW_DRVR - 11/22/2006 12:48:28 PM

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In Jamaica we pay about US$50,000 for a reasonably equipped 320i.

Rupert - 11/22/2006 1:40:04 PMView My AgentSpace

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80000 dollars in the UK gets you an X5 3.0.

S4cabriofoxone - 11/23/2006 12:43:31 AMView My AgentSpace

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In America we pay $50,000 for a base 530i.

Ha!

CarNut - 11/26/2006 10:24:51 AM

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which is free really... for the same money u get a stripped out 520i in germany... but it is a european version of it of course

Agent63 - 11/22/2006 8:51:22 AMView My AgentSpace

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That must suck. So a Honda Civic would be the price of a Mercedes E-Class. The Civic is only worth like 8K brand new but after all the charges it makes its way up to the tag price you see in the dealer. Well that's what the GM of a Honda dealership here locally said.

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phantom330 - 11/22/2006 9:10:37 AM

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Am I the only one that realized this is flawed? Half the options you have listed are included in the packages you selected as well. Cold weather comes with front heated seats, etc.

It's a great vehicle, I had the opportunity to flog one about a week ago and it was pretty impressive for an SAV.

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mstangpny07 - 11/22/2006 11:02:23 AMView My AgentSpace

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thats what I said.

Look up^^^^

Chip - 11/22/2006 12:14:34 PM

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I think its hilarious all of you guys are trying to act like Im making the X5 seem more expensive than it is.

The car has 24,000 in options, and that was confirmed by my BMW dealer.

Anyone that doesnt believe me can go over to BMWUSA.com and see for themselves

BavarianMotorrad - 11/22/2006 9:41:03 AM

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For a 3.0L X5, the monthly lease payment will increase about $150 for the average consumer from last years model.

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audiot - 11/22/2006 11:39:34 AM

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Chip, give us a break.

Who gets running boards, rear climate package, active steering, high def radio, rear seat entertainment, heads-up display, heated rear seats, 3rd row seating... I could go on. That's $5,800 in fake options you're adding to make your article work.

Ventilated seats is another $2,100. Please.

This padding of yours takes out

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Chip - 11/22/2006 12:07:19 PM

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That's $5,800 in fake options you're adding to make your article work

-Fake options? Are you serious?

I can assure you ever option is correct and ventilated seats are in fact 2,100.

Next time before you make a comment like that, check the facts.

audiot - 11/22/2006 1:09:20 PM

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I said they were fake options because no one in their right mind gets them, except maybe you. I didn't dispute your figures, which I figured even a baboon like yourself could easily cut and paste from BMW.com.

Read the post you're trashing next time.

mstangpny07 - 11/22/2006 2:24:50 PMView My AgentSpace

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Actually, most X5's have rear climate package & premium package.

Chip - 11/22/2006 3:02:42 PM

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Audiot, youre the biggest blowhard Ive ever seen. I simply state the X5 is more expensive than the last generation, and you go all bat shit crazy on me for no reason, even going as far as saying Bmw options are fake and that no one orders them. That is the most pathetic reasoning Ive ever heard.

People most certainly do order them and they certainly are expensive. That was my point you moron.

You really are an idiot.

speedmaster - 11/22/2006 4:50:21 PMView My AgentSpace

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What a rip. I just ordered a Range Rover Sport. $61,000 for a 2007 HSE with luxury and rear locking differentials.

I get everything else standard.
I get nav, bluetooth phone, auto adjusting bi xenons, cherry wood trim, lux leather, etc...

The clear winner is Land Rover.

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croney - 11/22/2006 7:57:21 PM

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The '07 X5 4.8is with EVERY option available is still close to $10,000 less than the '06 4.8is with every option.
I am from Canada, and maybe the cold is giving me a bit of brain freeze, but according to my calculation, the '07's are NOT more expensive.

theman - 11/23/2006 7:59:16 AM

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Congrats on the purchase, get the Supercharged rims though, they look better..

Rupert - 11/23/2006 11:11:42 AMView My AgentSpace

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croney, the old 4.8 was the super range topper, the closest to an "M" X5 (don't sue me mazda!). the new 4.8 compares to the old 4.4 in price etc.

blueice4589 - 11/22/2006 9:12:07 PM

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This is why Acura is really cool cuz they have like 2-3 max packages....Lots of standard goodies! Yeah, yeah no V8- Blah! 2007 MDX (V6) or the 2007 BMW X5 (I6)? The only reason I'd see someone taking the BMW X5 over the new MDX is a slightly higher prestige factor.

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mstangpny07 - 11/22/2006 9:42:30 PMView My AgentSpace

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I'm getting the X5 because:

I don't like the styling on the new MDX

From a previous ownership, the MDX was too big. (Thus my purchase of my X5).

Free service on BMW

In all, previous experiences with the MDX has made a difference.

Did I mention the new MDX is ugly?

S4cabriofoxone - 11/23/2006 12:51:11 AMView My AgentSpace

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"The only reason I'd see someone taking the BMW X5 over the new MDX is a slightly higher prestige factor."

More than "slightly". The X5 makes anyone look good. It's like a budget Range Rover- the SUV everyone envies.

AmazingBimmer - 11/23/2006 1:34:37 PM

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aint nothing budget about a 70K x5.. but then again.. compared ot a 86K range rover .. it may be...

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M53R - 11/24/2006 9:53:41 AMView My AgentSpace

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U guys r pathetic! Here in the U.A.E , u get a X5 3.0 for like 70,000+. But when ppl here go to a BMW dealer or so, they say, " I want a X5 full options please" lol.They consider it a shame not to buy a full option vehicle!

Your cars r really cheap compared to us.

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CarNut - 11/26/2006 10:28:30 AM

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yes they are, but they are not the same as in europe and UAE..., why do u think US versions come out later?
They strip them out, replace materials with cheaprer ones, only give them big easily engineered engine...

I kinda like it european way better

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