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      08-14-2019, 10:44 AM   #8
Wild Blue
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Drives: 2021 X7 M50i, 2004 330i w/ZHP
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Alaska

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So, for direct comparison, I just spec'd out an M50i, the same way I would want it, fully loaded except for Aluminum running boards (note: not even available for the M50i) and Rear seat entertainment.

M50i: $121,180
40i: $100,180

To quote E.T., "Oooooouuuuuuuuuuuchhhhh".

So here's what the extra $21k would get me, none of which apparently available on 40i anymore:
- New M50i engine with buttload more power
- Cerium grey wheels (kinda look funny with Extended Shadowline Black accents)
- B&W audio system ($3400 option)
- Panoramic LED Sunroof
- Heated and Cooled Cupholders
- Laser headlights (still constrained for US market)

Note, of course, that there is no "M-sport 50i". The M50i **is** the M-sport version of the 50i, so you have to go all-out if you're looking for the M-sport in the 50i line.

That's a lot of extra cheddar, if I'm just wanting to stay with the LED sunroof, cooled cupholders, and B&W audio. I know it's silly, but the cooled cupholders were something I was really looking forward to, along with the other stuff.

Another note: Yes, definitely bugs in the configurator. As I said about, on the 40i, if I select "headliner alcantara in leather color", it turns my black interior all white. On the M50i, selecting the same thing keeps the all-black interior, but turns the headliner all white, lol.

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