BMW Releases Pricing for U.S. Diesels
 2009 BMW Diesel Powered Sedan |
Washington DC November 14, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that with the first units set to reach U.S. dealers next month, BMW of North America LLC announced pricing for the new 50-state-legal, clean-diesel variants of the 3-Series sedan and X5 cross/utility vehicle.
Powered by a twin-turbocharged engine, the '09 335d will retail for $44,725, nearly $4,000 more than a comparable gasoline-powered 335i. Click here for a picture.
The '09 X5 xDrive35d, basing at $52,025 with the same engine, carries a similar premium over the $47,925 X5 xDrive30i.
A 6-speed automatic is the only transmission offered in both vehicles, because the diesel's high-torque output is too much for existing BMW manual gearboxes to handle, the auto maker says.
Wards reports that in addition to the 30 percent improvement in fuel economy BMW says the new vehicles achieve over gasoline versions, buyers of the 335d will be eligible for a $900 federal income-tax credit. Those opting for the X5 xDrive35d will be credited $1,550. City/highway mileage estimates are 23/36 mpg for the 335d and 19/26 for the X5 xDrive35d.
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