I agree with everything you guy's are saying here. Ordered 2012 35i SA. Got the Tech Pkg because I wanted the sideview camera (don't ask me why), thought, HUD and high beam assist was just a bonus.

Was sitting in 2012 5-series at dealership. Noticed HUD now has better graphics and better color (you can see it if you go to BMWUSA and build a 6 series). Asked my SA is this a different option and if so, how much more does it cost. He told me same price as the one you are getting in your X5 exept this is the new improved version.

I was like WTF, sorry, 2012 5 series, 2012 6 series, 2012 X5, why charge the same price for the same option and cheap the customer who buys the X5. At least if you are gonna get rid of the leftover parts, discount them.

I am sorry, it seems to me that they only do this on US Spec vehicles. I live here in Europe, and they normally get the newer tech first. I maybe could understand on the 5/6 series, but like someone said, the US market is the largest for the X5.

BS in my opinion.