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As we hinted a couple of weeks back, the U.S pricing of the new BMW X5 M and X6 M has just been released and it is pretty much what we expected.

The BMW X5 M has a base price of $85,400 while the X6 M is priced at $88,900. At this time, the ordering guides are not available, but we should see them within the next two weeks.

The “twin Ms” will make their way into the BMW dealerships in the fall.

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It looks our German friends are quick to release the pricing of the new BMW X5 M and X6 M, same as it happened with the Z4 shortly after the launch. As expect, their pricing jumps over the 100k mark, euros of course, with the more expensive BMW X6 M being valued at 108,500 euros.

The X5 M follows closely with a base price of 105,900 euros, making the “M twins” one of the most BMWs out there.

I still expect the U.S pricing to be in the $90,000 range, but we’ll find out next week.

One of their main competitors, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is priced at 133,970 euros, making the X6 M, at least on paper, a better buy. Turbo S outputs 550 horsepower.

The Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG which has always been considered a direct competitor to the X5 is priced at 104,480 euros.

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Good news for some BMW fans, not all the 2010 models have received a price increase. The BMW M5, M6 and the 6 Series are being priced the same as in 2009. The M5 still has a base price of $85,500 while the M6 price is set at $102,000.

Both M5 and M6, along with the 6 Series, receive the all-new iDrive system and the HD Radio. The 6 Series will have the Sport Automatic Transmission as standard while the Manual will set you back another $250.

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Thanks to our dear readers and friends, we got our hands on the official bulletin with the BMW M Sport Package information that was released to the dealerships yesterday. We have already covered some basics in our previous article, but this bulletin might answer other questions that you have.

The M Sport Package will be available in March for the following models: 128i, 550i and 3 Series (excluding 335d). The X5 M Package will be available for April built vehicles. Two new M colors can be ordered, LeMans Blue Metallic and Carbon Black.

Here is the full bulletin:

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Update: BMW M Sport Package Official Bulletin

Just in, the M Sport Package pricing for the U.S models has been released. As we mentioned several times before, several BMW vehicles will have an M Sport Package as an option. All the BMW 3 Series variants, along with the 135i, 5 Series and X5 will get their own version of the ZMP, the M Sport Package internal code.

Everyone has been wondering how much will this package cost and of course, many people started to speculate (including us), but now we have the official pricing:

• BMW 3 Series E90 Sedan $3750
• BMW 3 Series E91 Wagon $3270
• BMW 3 Series E92 Coupe $3250
• BMW 3 Series E93 $3250
• BMW 550i $4800
• BMW X5 3.0 and 4.8 $6500

I have to say that I am bit suprised by the high pricing set by BMWNA and since they are aggresively looking to boost sales, I expected lower prices across the line.

I have been saying for a while that this is the best time to buy a car, and especially a BMW. I have seen some insane deals on M cars, due to low APR offers and still high residual values.

BMW continues its push-sales strategy and they just announced an enhancement to their financing programs.

BMW USA is introducing a two payment program for select models throughout its vehicle line-up. In this initiative, BMW will make the first two payments (up to $750 per month / $1,500 max.) for vehicles financed through BMW Financial Services.
The program is available for 18 different BMW models, including a choice of BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, and X5 models.

According to Peter Miles, Executive Vice President, Operations, BMW of North America, BMW does not plan to continue these offers later during the year. Miles: “We are sending a signal to car buyers that this is a great time to shop for a new vehicle. With its unique 4-year/50,000 mile free maintenance program and good fuel economy BMW has always had a good value story. And with these finance offers on top, there has never been a better time to get into a new BMW”.

[Source: BMW USA ]

Fresh of the press, BMW has just confirmed that the recently launched BMW 335d and X5d will quality for a tax credit. The 3 Series Diesel tax credit is up to $900 while the X5d up to $1,800.

With a base price of  $44,725, the 335d is $3,200 higher than the regular 335i sedan, so the tax credit should help a bit. The base price of the X5 xDrive35d is $52,025.

Now let’s see if these tax credit will have an immediate impact on their sales.

Press Release after the jump

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In an expected move, BMW North America announced a price increase on all of their models. The 0.7% price increase will become effective January 1, 2009, but it will not affect the base prices of their recently launched diesel models: BMW 335d and X5 xDrive35d.

The reason for the price increase? Economical changes in the market place and a revenue decline in 2008. In addition, BMW has also announced the pricing for the 2009 BMW 7 Series, and nothing has changed from the previous article we wrote: 

• BMW 750i -  $81,125 MSRP
• BMW 750Li -$85,025 MSRP

The new 7 Series will reach the U.S dealerships in the first week of March 2009, but the 7er can be ordered any time now.

Here is the full BMW pricing for 2009:

Press release after the jump

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Well BMW seems to be trying to shore up their slumping sales. We are being told that the new programs are going to be 0.9 Financing available on some 2009 models. The same financing as the outgoing 2008’s! Below is what we think the rates are going to be. Of course it will be subject to some last minute change but this is pretty close.

2009’s

.9%
328i and X Drive Sedan
335i and X Drive Sedan
all 5 series but not M5
X5’s

1.9%
328i and X Drive Coupe
328i X Drive Convertible, Wagon
335i and X Drive Coupe
335i Convertible
650 Coupe and Convertible

3.9%
All M3’s
M6’s
M5
X3

Would these rates get you off the fence and place an order?

This past Friday, BMW has released new lease and finance rates for all of their 2008 models. The economical crisis that we are going through, associated with lower than expected sales, has pushed BMW to change their strategy again. We’re not sure if this is a short term plan and we won’t be speculating since we’re not finance majors, hopefully we will hear more soon. 

In the mean time, all of the 2008 bimmers, with the exception of the X6, can be purchased with a 0.9% finance rate. Additionally, money factors have been reduced on all models, except the 1 Series and X6.

I looked at my BMW 335i’s lease numbers(I purchased the car back in January), and I realized the new rates would have saved me almost $50/month or a total of $1800 over three years. Not bad, but hey, you can’t always predict the market.