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Originally Posted by gaijin
How's your M235i optioned? Thanks.
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The difference in MSRP was $3455.
Below are the builds and price:
M235i $43,100
Estoril Blue $550
Cold Weather Package $700
Drivers Assistance Package $950
Destination and Handling $950
Total MSRP: $46,250
Now an equally equipped 228i but obviously you can choose not take get a moonroof, lights, power seats:
228i $32,100
M Sport $3,000 (included in M235i price)
Estoril Blue $550
Cold Weather Package $700
Drivers Assistance Package $950
Lighting Package $900 (included in M235i price)
Track Handling Package $1,600 (included in M235i price)
Moonroof $1,050 (included in M235i price)
Power front seats $995 (included in M235i price)
Destination and Handling $950
Total: $42,795
In no way am I trying to talk you out of one or the other. My first new ordered BMW was the 128i (which I love to this day) had no options at all. It had the fake leather and I chose a base color (AW) with manual transmission (the auto cost close to $1,000 at the time). The miles are starting to get high even though I see no signs of mechanical issues yet but a new main car was in my future. Also, I had some luck recently financially otherwise I would have bought a 228i. In fact my first thought was 228i until the math was done and noticed such a small price difference. Sadly my 128i came with a moonroof standard which is now a $1,050 option on a base 228i. The finger is pointed at those worried about losing a few pounds and having a higher center of gravity.
In the end the options made it clear to me I should just front a little more money and go for the M235i.