[Bmwlvr60]

I spoke to 5 dealers in order to get my dealer to give me a price on the X3 I thought was fair- $480 over invoice. They initially were the highest of the 5. HOWEVER, they were also the highest when it came to the add ons which I agreed to pay:

Documentary Fees: $398
Registration/Title Fee: $376
Dealer Prep: $95
Window Etching: $199
Total: $1068

The total for the other 4 dealers were in the $700-$800 range.

Some of this varys State to State I know. I'm in NJ.

Insurance savings on the Window Etching amounts to $20/year- so this is almost pure profit for the dealer.

Dealer Prep is pure profit.

Doc fees and Reg/title has profit attached for them too I'm sure.

Bottom line is that I wanted to purchase the X3 from a local dealer who is the most convenient, will provide loaners- vehicles much more expensive than the one I bought when available, car washes any time, and a service department that friend's use who recommend it. And pay a bit more for this.