E90/E92 2007/2008 BMW M3 Pricing?

Internet rumors are that BMW North America has released pricing details for the next generation M3 to its dealers.

Major Standard Equipment

- 4.0L V8 307kW 420Nm (bi-VANOS 3rd gen.) engine
- Adaptive Xenon Headlights
- Carbon Fiber Roof
- SMG III 7-Speed transmission with DRIVELOGIC
- 18" M Double Spoke Alloy Wheel
- 18x8F/18x9R with P235/45ZR18 Front, P265/40ZR18 Rear Performance tires

Invoice $49,117 Base Price USA Port of Entry $53,975

Vehicle Options List

- Metallic paint $475
- Nappa leather $1,450
- Carbon fiber trim $300
- Aluminum trim NC
- Comfort Access $500
- M Multifunction Seats with Active Width Adjustment $1,900
- Front Heated Seats $500 / ZCW
- Power Rear Sunshade $350
- Head-Up Display $1,000
- Navigation System w/I-Drive $2,100
- Power Rear Sunshade $350
- Rear Park Distance Control $350
- 19" M Double Spoke alloy wheel $1,750
- 19x8.5F/19x9.5R with P235/40ZR19 Front, P265/35ZR19 Rear Performance tires.
- Logic 7 sound system $1,200
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio $595
- High Definition Radio $500
- Premium Package (ZPP) $3,100
- Cold Weather Package (ZCW) $750
- 6-speed manual transmission NC
- Rear Spoiler Deletion NC

While there are doubters of this price point as it borders on the "too good to be true" category, if it is in fact true pricing from BMW North America, then the E90/E92 M3 will be a bargain. It is only 5% higher than the outgoing E46 generation and priced significantly less than its closest competitors, the Audi RS4 and upcoming Nissan GT-R, which both base in the $60K range.

I'll take mine in Laguna Seca Blue with SMG III and 19" BBS LM's please.

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