Did you account for the diesel credit?

If it wasn't for the $3500 diesel credit, not sure if I would have gone for the diesel. After the credit, my 35d came out cheaper than comparably equipped 35i.

Plus, we can all assume that resale value of diesel is better.

I did some calculations regarding diese/gas price vs mpg/price.
Diesel has to cost 55 cents more/gallon than gas, before it stops making sense.
In my area, the most I see is 20c more.

When time comes to buy new vehicle (assuming it will be X5), I will not buy a diesel, unless the final price is close to the gas alternative.

Let's admit it, the difference in MPG between 35d and 35 is not big enough to justify the ~4K difference in base price. If it wasn't for the diesel discount, not sure I would have went for it, as I said before.