WTF, Fully loaded E70 4.8i comes to $79,855

[fln8tive]

I just saw an ad for a Kia Sorrento. Hmmmm.

[doctodd]

looks like that barely used Benz S550 just got more attractive.

T

[caseyschulte]

I'm a bit confused by the comparison that some of you guys are making. While it's true enough that the sticker on a X5 4.8i with all the newest bells and whistles is kinda ridiculous, the new X5 really doesn't seem to be much more on an apples-to-apples basis.

Consider the comparison of a fairly well optioned 4.8i vs. a 2006 4.4i:

________________________4.8i_________4.4i


Base price____________$54,500 _____$53,600
Destination___________$___695______$___695
Heated rear seats_____$___350______$___350
Cold weather package__$___900______$___750
Heated stearing wheel ___Inc.______$___150
Premium package ______$_2,550______$_2,500
Premium sound package_$_1,800______$_1,200
CD Changer_______________Inc.______$___600 (?)
Rear climate package__$___900______$___400
Sports package________$_3,600______$_1,600
19" Wheels_______________Inc.______$___950

Total_________________$65,295______$62,795


So, we're basically talking about $2,500 extra for the bigger engine and other performance refinements introduced in the new model. Not sure what folks were expecting, but this doesn't seem too far out of line to me. Am I missing something? Were people expecting the new options to be free?

[Jabrone_X5]

I agree with caseyschulte.

I've priced out my 01 X5 and the price is comparable to the E70 with the same options. In addition to the current X5 options there is the Active Steering, Tech package, 20 inch wheels, HD radio, Sat Radio, HUD, 3rd road seat, napa leather, Auto Tailgate, comfort access, active seat package. All these options total an additional $14,560.

I've built a fully loaded ML550 on the MBUSA site and it costs $75,730 versus the E70 $79,855. The difference is at the base price which the ML550 is $49,975 versus the E70's $54,500. I attribute the difference to the E70 having the 4yr maintenance and some more options (HUD, Comfort Acess, etc) and the ML having parts from the Chryslers bin. The Range Rover Sport Supercharge from Ford fully loaded is $76,050 and it doesn't come close in performance and options (besides the cooler box) to the E70.


With a fully loaded E70 at $79,855, this might give us a better idea what a E70 5.4L might cost. I say it would roughly cost ~$85,000 in line with the base of the M5.

[bozo]

Originally Posted by Jabrone_X5

(besides the cooler box) [/FONT]

...Isnt that thing great?!

[vinuneuro]

Originally Posted by caseyschulte

I'm a bit confused by the comparison that some of you guys are making. While it's true enough that the sticker on a X5 4.8i with all the newest bells and whistles is kinda ridiculous, the new X5 really doesn't seem to be much more on an apples-to-apples basis.

Consider the comparison of a fairly well optioned 4.8i vs. a 2006 4.4i:

________________________4.8i_________4.4i


Base price____________$54,500 _____$53,600
Destination___________$___695______$___695
Heated rear seats_____$___350______$___350
Cold weather package__$___900______$___750
Heated stearing wheel ___Inc.______$___150
Premium package ______$_2,550______$_2,500
Premium sound package_$_1,800______$_1,200
CD Changer_______________Inc.______$___600 (?)
Rear climate package__$___900______$___400
Sports package________$_3,600______$_1,600
19" Wheels_______________Inc.______$___950

Total_________________$65,295______$62,795


So, we're basically talking about $2,500 extra for the bigger engine and other performance refinements introduced in the new model. Not sure what folks were expecting, but this doesn't seem too far out of line to me. Am I missing something? Were people expecting the new options to be free?

You're right. The real price hikes come when people add the options that are new for 07, hud, comfort, 3rd row, etc.

[mkaresh]

Originally Posted by caseyschulte

I'm a bit confused by the comparison that some of you guys are making. While it's true enough that the sticker on a X5 4.8i with all the newest bells and whistles is kinda ridiculous, the new X5 really doesn't seem to be much more on an apples-to-apples basis.

Consider the comparison of a fairly well optioned 4.8i vs. a 2006 4.4i:

________________________4.8i_________4.4i


Base price____________$54,500 _____$53,600
Destination___________$___695______$___695
Heated rear seats_____$___350______$___350
Cold weather package__$___900______$___750
Heated stearing wheel ___Inc.______$___150
Premium package ______$_2,550______$_2,500
Premium sound package_$_1,800______$_1,200
CD Changer_______________Inc.______$___600 (?)
Rear climate package__$___900______$___400
Sports package________$_3,600______$_1,600
19" Wheels_______________Inc.______$___950

Total_________________$65,295______$62,795


So, we're basically talking about $2,500 extra for the bigger engine and other performance refinements introduced in the new model. Not sure what folks were expecting, but this doesn't seem too far out of line to me. Am I missing something? Were people expecting the new options to be free?

It might be even closer than this. I have a site that will compute a more precise difference adjusted for feature differences.

But first I need to get the new X5 into my database. Where are these prices coming from? If I can get a complete list, I'll enter them.

[Advance The Man]

Originally Posted by mkaresh

It might be even closer than this. I have a site that will compute a more precise difference adjusted for feature differences.

But first I need to get the new X5 into my database. Where are these prices coming from? If I can get a complete list, I'll enter them.

Somewhere in a thread within the E70 discussion someone uploaded in pdf format a price list. I can't find it now.

[mkaresh]

I found it. It's on the sixth page. I'll get the prices into my database, then post a new thread with supporting links giving credit where credit is due.