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Old 11-11-2008, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mwares212
I do think this $4100 price increase over the gasoline 30i is a bit ridiculous. I was expecting something hovering around $50,000. Mercedes-Benz only charges a $2000 premium over their gasoline ML for their diesel ($47,000 vs. $49,000). It would be interesting to see if the option packaging between the two would offset the price difference.
But then you have to factor in the twin-turbo into the mark-up too.

I wish the diesel came out earlier. I couldn't wait. If anything, not having to go to the pump as often is really cool. For the average driver, the diesel is a much better option than the 4.8.
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