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Originally Posted by BMW_F1
Well first off what Model Year X5 do you have?
If it is 2010 or 2011 then you what is known as CIC iDrive. This system uses a HDD based system so you would need the whole BMW software and hardware kit (ISIS, ISTA, ETK etc), which with the Siemens server costs 10k+. On average this costs around $400-$500 for updating and programing.
If you have a 2009 or earlier E70 X5 then you have a CCC iDrive, and this is DVD based. Dealer's and all other official sources charge $200 for updated disc's (maps by TeleAtlas). To update all you need to do is to change disks.
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Groan.
For 2010 cic based nav the customer can update the map themselves. The difference with cic map updates is that not only do you order the media (DVDs) you also need to order a special enabling code for your car .. It's based on the vin #. your dealer can order these codes for you.
Bmw added the enabling code for nav map updates to lock down nav map updates.
Nav DVDs for 2010+ cic systems are about $7
The enabling code however is $180.