2008 X5 Pricing *CONFIRMED* & More...
 

NO PRICE INCREASES !!!
PANORAMIC MOONROOF BECOMES STANDARD*
AUTOMATIC TAILGATE BEGINS PRODUCTION**
* Applies to both the 3.0si and the 4.8i.
* Effective with production beginning October 1st.
* (ZPP) Package Pricing has been reduced accordingly (refer to PDF atachment)
** Effective with November production
** Cost is $500. Option (SA316)

Additional news for 2008:
1. 3.0si gets wood trim and chrome tail pipes as standard equipment.
2. Window shades (417) which were previously a stand alone item, are now part of the (ZRC) Rear Climate package. New (ZRC) price is $900.
3. 6-Disc CD changer in the Premium Sound package (ZPS) is replaced by a DVD changer (696). New package price is $1,850.
4. Price for HD Radio (653) has been reduced from $500 to $350.

NOTE: Order Guides and full pricing sheets will be posted on CenterNet later today (Available to dealers).

NOTE: Many thanks to CGSTL for providing the "hard copy" :thumbup:

I thought the Pano room was always standard?

Whew...I got lucky by ordering early I'm taking delivery Nov 6th in Spartanburg and will be paying less than in 2007!:thumbup:

Time to make the donuts!! Er, I mean order my X5... thanks!!!

Excellent job CGSTL and SG! :thumbup:

ANY WORD ON THE SADDLE INTERIOR FOR 3.0?
 

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Not sure. It doesn't mention it as being new for the 4.8's either, even though I know there are orders in with it. It also doesn't mention anything about the navigation, even though it was pulled from the Tech Package. I still think it may become standard equipment, at least on the 4.8i.

Doesnt the Tech package include NAV?

In 2007 it did... Now, we're still waiting for those details. Hopefully we'll know soon.

thanks for the scoop so far... I knew checking every other hour would pay off. :D

The premium package even for that new price needs more goodies. :( No mention of comfort access being included in it either (like in Canada). I'll take that as an added goody.

Not on current orders in their system. It's shown as a separate line item now. This is what the options look like right now in their system:

ZPP Premium Package Blocked
319 Universal Garage Door Opener Blocked
430 Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors Blocked
488 Lumbar support Blocked
493 Storage package Blocked
4NA Digital compass mirror Blocked
563 Ambient light package Blocked
639 BMW Assist


ZPS Premium Sound Package Blocked
677 Premium hi-fi system Blocked
696 Multi-Media Changer Blocked

ZRC Rear Climate Package Blocked

417 Rear manual side window shades Blocked
4NB 4-zone automatic climate control Blocked
761 Privacy glass Blocked

ZTP Technology Package Blocked
3AG Rear-view camera Blocked
508 Park Distance Control Blocked

402 Panoramic moonroof Blocked
609 Navigation system

OOOH I got the X3 mixed up (it has the standard Pano roof) ABOUT time they made wood standard, sheesh!

No words on diesel? :(

Well… cars are already cheaper in the U.S., and now you get free options! The 2008 prices for Switzerland are now available on BMW's website: CHF 1000 (~$800) base price increase, and almost every option is more expensive. For the configuration I had in mind, the price increased by more than $2000 :(

And the X6 is probably going to be even more expensive…

You can order Saddle Brown now for US. I have a Nov. production slot with it and autotailgate.

Anyone know how the auto tailgate works? Does it open both parts of the hatch - upper and lower?

Nav seems to be in my Tech package
 

I ordered my 3.0 on 9/26 and recevied the printout from the dealer. The premium Package did not include the Roof, it was listed seperately. However, the technology package does include Nav system. Sounds like the system already had the right information. With no change in price for the tech package, I can't see them pulling nav out.

I'd also be interested to know the specifics... do you touch a button back there and it auto-closes, or is it just a button in the dash where you'd have to run back in first? Or do you pull it slightly and both parts will start closing (like minivan doors)? $500 isn't too bad.

If it's the same as the 5 series touring, the remote release button (located above the hood release) opens the rear gate or it can be opened from the keyless entry transmitter. To close it, push a button located on the edge of the tail gate.

PDC goes hand in hand with the auto tailgate. I normally back my 530xit into perpendicular parking spaces. If I'm showing red for the rear PDC, the rear hatch will not clear the rear obstacle, particularly walls and fences. I learned that lesson the hard way by being 1/8" too close to a concrete wall.

I remember reading here that the auto tailgate was only for the top section and the bottom was still manual. I don't know if this is actually the case, and whether they may have delayed the introduction so that they incorporate the bottom section too.

Honestly it would not bother me if the bottom section did not open automatically because as long as the top section opens there is enough of an access area to put whatever we are carrying in there (without having to open the bottom section). It still serves the purpose of not having to put down grocery bags or other heavy items on the ground in order to open the tailgate.

In the X5 brochure on page 51 it specifically mentions opening top portion only. I assume that is still the case today.

I was able to remove Nav for an existing order on a 2008 4.8i today, so Nav is NOT standard this year.

What about Navigation as standard?

IMO they were trying to decide whether to make pano roof or nav standard for 2008, since both were removed from their respective option packages. There were multiple reports of folks with orders in the system that were unable to remove nav. It looks like that has changed, and they have made their decision in favor of the standard pano roof instead.

You need the ordering guide PDF.

Do you need my email address? :nanana:

when is centernet coming out with list today?

Supposedly right now

wooo hooo!!!!

time to order, time to order!!!!

:beerchug: :bmw: :dance: :woot:

NAV Now Standard on 4.8?????
 

I have a dealer fax from last week for 4.8 dated 9/25 (confirmation from factory for order). In my printout the Navigation system is not included in the technology package but is listed seperately. So perhaps there is still some hope (at least for the 4.8.)

* fingers crossed *

"Autotailgate begins Production" - are you sure coz I've been hearing from dealers that it won't be available until Apr 08. Can one order it now (for Nov production)? It would be great if it is available!

Read the PDF attachment, that's all we have to go by at this point.

I have seen the same exact thing. Let's hope! We should have the order guide PDF yet this evening or tomorrow a.m. with any luck. That will give us our answer.

Guys--there is more important news today than '08 X5 pricing--Britney Spears lost custody of her kids.

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Can anybody tell me what the DVD disc changer is all about? I thought the NAV doesn't play DVDs...so why do I need the option to not watch 6 of them??

Ha! :bustingup That's funny! I think it would be DVD data. Instead of 680MB of MP3's on a CD you can put 4GB of songs on a DVD disk.

I actually doubt the DVD data proposition. I think it would be for DVD-Audio...

Are MP3's copied to a DVD disk formatted in your PC to 4GB capacity considered data?

Yeah, I would say so. It's just that so many other cars have "6 DVD changers" that seem to play mp3 cds fine but not mp3s burned onto DVDs. So I'm just assuming that the x5 will be the same and only player DVD-Audio. But, who knows DVD mp3s will be a very welcome surprise.

I may regret this, but I'll be waiting for the Nov production model that has the auo tailgate. Hopefully there's an emergency lever (like the red cord on a garage door opener) once this new piece of technology breaks and becomes a major complaint topic on these boards

Especially with new models, I'm usually am on the 'less technology, less breakage' boat but I can see this being so handy when you've got a handful of groceries / sports equipment... hit a button, throw the stuff in, hit the button. Right now, I have to mess with pulling out my keys, swing open the tire carrier, open the top glass, open the bottom half door, then repeat to close.

Even a remote car-starter is less practical than this... I'd definitely go for this tailgate thing.

After they introduced USB/iPod integration on the E60 they removed the CD Changer from the Premium sound (L7) package....which reduced the cost of the package from $1800 to $1200. I was hoping that they would do the same for the E70 as I will be getting the USB/iPod connection anyway and would much rather just pay $1200 for the premium audio than $600 more for a changer that I would not use. Unfortunately instead of getting rid of the CD Changer in the Premium Sound Package they have replaced it with a DVD-Changer. I don't see the point of a DVD changer to play MP3 DVD's. Why would I spend the time to create 6 MP3 DVD's if I can just plug in an iPod or hard drive? So I hope that the DVD changer CAN play DVD video and display it either on the iDrive screen (while the car is stopped), or the rear enterrainment screen.....or both. Otherwise it just does not make sense to use it to play MP3 DVD's (or even DVD audio) if you can just connect an iPod.

If there is no video DVD playback then just give me Premium Sound without a CD Changer for $600 less.....like the 2008 E60's.

Anyway to get BMW to refund me the $1300 for the pano roof...I just pciked up my 07 on Sep 27th....It seems silly for me to pay $1300 and someone else picking up a month later saving that money....sort of like the Iphone...I know apple gave out credit...Is ther a chance if I call BMW finance or BMWNA they will credit me??does anyone know?Thank you.

Sorry I have to do this again....

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I think I picked mine up a day after you. Dealer gave me close to $3k off msrp so I can't complain.

Define "close" please :)

$28xx don't remember the exact figure.

threw in floor mats, tint, and the permabond/shield thingy where they detail your car every year or something....

That's a VERY strong deal, congrats!

yeah the finance guy was surprised. said he never heard of anyone getting that much off an X5. we started talking and it turns out he's a fellow rider, and he threw in the permabond/shield thingy, said it was worth like $1300??

still no prices?

You took the words righ outta my keyboard... :rofl:

Several of us are on the lookout from our sources - still nothing yet.

damn I must be the man I actually have it now.

I will post it when I get home if tis not posted before then.

Your PM box is full. If you'd like to email or fax it to me I can work with SuperGreg to get it online now if you like...

He has my email now :)

Okay my amigos... just want your opinion. I just talked to my CA and he told me that if I want to have the auto tailgate, the order would have to be submitted in November (is this true?) and I'd have my X5 by mid December. Whereas if I go with the order I have now ( I can already track it via production # ) I can have it by mid November.

I know, I know... it's a personal decision: do I add the auto lift gate and wait an extra month, or screw it, skip it and enjoy the X5 sooner?

Come on... give me your thoughts!!

I would wait for it......what's another month after all this wait.

However, it does not make sense that they would have to wait and place the order in November. They should already have their November production allocation now (or very soon), so they would just have to configure one of those cars to your liking. As far as I know if they wait and place the order in November it MAY delay it further

Hey all, I received the pricing today, here are the option prices:

ZAV Active Ventilated Seat Package - $2,100


ZCW Cold Weather Package - $900



ZPP Premium Package - For 3.0si $2,750 for 4.8i $1,750

ZPS Premium sound package - $1,850

ZRC Rear climate package - $800

ZSP Sports Package for 3.0si $3,600 for 4.8 $3,600 plus $960 for optional 20 inch wheels and tire (style 214)

ZTP Technology Package $2,600

note: navigation is still included in tech package

Only addition is Automatic Tailgate opening and closing $500

So basically, in addition to the auto lift gate being an available option now, the changes are:

$900 less for Premium package for 4.8
$100 more for rear climate package
$50 more for premium sound package which is going to include a DVD changer
$10 more for 20" wheels.

Minor corrections. Rear Climate Package is $900 and 20" wheels are $950.

Correction: so it's $200 more for rear climate package and the 20" wheels stay the same.

Why $200 for RCP?

thanks for the corrections, obviously my eyes are not good!

According to the '08 info pdf, it says the window shades (417) used to be a standalone option but now it's included in the package. New Rear Climate Package price is now $900.

Also don't forget the rear entertainment package now comes without headsets... so it's $100 less too.

Any word on saddle interior???

I had my x5 on order and the auto gate was not availabe for build next week, I had to postpone the build to 45th week, 4 more weeks, its wroth it to me.

I would not be counting chickens before they hatch (no pun intended). The auto tailgate has been delayed more times than I can remember.

I have not placed my 08 order because of that uncertainty.

I'd rather wait till I hear from the dealer that autotailgate is in live production...(and they have already delivered one or two vehicles built as such)

I don't expect it to take months....(I'm hoping by end of Nov/early Dec)

I know there have been delays...but how difficult can it be to design and test a viable autotailgate option??

MB has it, Ford&Lincoln have it, Cadilac has it, and Mazda has it!!! :wtf: