[jusdorange]

does anyone have any calculators I can use to see how much of an effect various options such as a pro nav, or individual leather will have on the 3 year cost

thanks

[dopper99]

Yes, they seemed to have removed the calculator for the bmw website since the start of the year. it was very useful in see what difference adding options means to your monthlies (they may even reduce if you select the right options). I thought they would have out it back by now, if they are going to.

[Main Man Mike]

Originally Posted by dopper99

Yes, they seemed to have removed the calculator for the bmw website since the start of the year. it was very useful in see what difference adding options means to your monthlies (they may even reduce if you select the right options). I thought they would have out it back by now, if they are going to.

It's been gone so long. It must be permanent

[jusdorange]

Are there no other alternative websites ??

[JustChris]

There are general ones but nothing like the BMW accuracy for adding or removing options

[Flakmunky]

I emailed BMW about it and they said they would pass my comments on to the relevant department.

I was looking at an M235i and emailed a dealer for a quote and I have heard nothing back...

As I recall the Pro Nav added about £500-£600 to the final value, HK about £200 and nothing for my other options (electric seats, adaptive suspension, xenons)346317028

[Proftinkerpot]

When I ordered my 335d last October pro nav added almost £1000 to the future value. It was the reason I swayed to getting it because at £ 2000 I think it's a rip off option as it doesn't even include updates at that price.
I think you get more back on packs of options as opposed to individually specced items.

[jaffab]

What you can do, which sort of works for most options - is using one of the many national leasing web sites such as....

http://www.nationwidevehiclecontracts.co.uk/?h2=t

This will show you (with a small margin of error) the difference in monthly payments for the different options - you need to select the car make/model, and match the lease period to the BMW finaance length, and then make sure you select PERSONAL lease, otherwise it will miss off the VAT cost.

[c.grex]

TRL did a post on babybmw.net a few months back. I'm sure they will be different for a 3 series, but not a million miles out:

Originally Posted by TRL

Hi guys. I promised a few of you that I would supply a list of commonly chosen optional extra's and what
they add to the RV (the final payment) on a BMW PCP.
For the sake of comparison, these are based on a 4 year deal.

3 door Vs 5 door......extra cost £430.....increase in GFV £427....... cost £1 pm.

Manual Vs Sports Auto...extra cost £1685...increase in GFV £513...cost £26.pm.

Comfort package......cost £385.....increase in GFV £127...........cost £5.50 pm.

Sun Pro Package......cost £315.....increase in GFV £0..............cost £6.75 pm.

Visibility Package......cost £440.....increase in GFV £127...........cost £6.65 pm.

Business Navigation ...cost £990....increase in GFV £510..........cost £10.75 pm.

Pro Nav Package.......cost £1990...increase in GFV £637..........cost £29.75 pm.

Business Speakers.....cost £295....increase in GFV £127..........cost £3.75 pm.

HK Sound ...............cost £600....increase in GFV £254..........cost £7.50 pm.

Adaptive Susp.........cost £515....increase in GFV £0 ............cost £10.95 pm.

Heated seats..........cost £295....increase in GFV £127..........cost £3.50 pm.

Metallic Paint .........cost £550....increase in GFV £0 ............cost £11.75 pm.

Memory Seats.........cost £650....increase in GFV £0.............cost £13.90 pm.

Folding Mirrors........cost £275....increase in GFV £0.............cost £5.85 pm.

Sunroof................cost £895....increase in GFV £127..........cost £16.50 pm.

Reverse Camera.....cost £330....increase in GFV £0.............cost £7.00 pm.

Comfort Access.....cost £350....increase in GFV £0.............cost £7.45 pm.

On a 36m agreement these costs would be proportionately higher but 80% of contracts are currently 4 years
so I have used them.
Hope that helps some of you out.

[jaffab]

You know, looking at this list, one thing strikes me - what is standard vs what is an option.

For instance, when I was configuraing my 4-series (March 2014), I was quoted something like £250 for rear fold-down seats, and £300 for heated seats. As I was pushing my budget anyway, I passed on both options.....

..when my car was delivered, it came with both anyway!

[JustChris]

5 door and HK audio are the winners in that list.

Adaptive suspension adds £0! I guess its just seen as a something to go wrong cost source?

[jusdorange]

I'm surprised that leather adds cock all

Even the individual leather

[c.grex]

Originally Posted by jusdorange

I'm surprised that leather adds cock all

Even the individual leather

I know leather wasn't on that list because it was based on a M135, and that has leather as standard.

I'm sure leather must add something.

[c.grex]

Originally Posted by jaffab

You know, looking at this list, one thing strikes me - what is standard vs what is an option.

For instance, when I was configuraing my 4-series (March 2014), I was quoted something like £250 for rear fold-down seats, and £300 for heated seats. As I was pushing my budget anyway, I passed on both options.....

..when my car was delivered, it came with both anyway!

This list is for a M135, but you are right sometimes dealers don't know what they are talking about.