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2008 BMW X6 - Models and Pricing
As we were driving along the narrow back country roads not far from BMW's assembly plant in South Carolina, the X6's expected price became a topic of conversation. At the time, we weren't sure what it would be, but based on the 35i model that was carrying us down the road, our collective guesses put the starting price in mid-$40,000 range. Maybe it was wishful thinking.
Turns out the 2008 BMW X6 starts at $53,275 including a $775 destination charge. Yes - starts. That'll get you into the driver's seat of the base xDrive35i, which if you're a potential customer, you'll be happy to learn is far from basic. Besides a 300-horsepower engine and automatic transmission, the 35i features standard all-wheel drive, a host of handling and safety features such as front-side and side-curtain airbags, high-intensity discharge headlights (those that nearly blind you when coming form the opposite direction), 10-way powered front seats, Nevada leather upholstery, a power moonroof, dual-zone climate control, and a 205-watt sound system with 12 speakers and MP3 capability (an auxiliary jack is located inside the center console). Not enough to cover the asking price, you say? BMW might've anticipated that, and therefore tacked on a tire pressure monitor, active front head restraints, adaptive brake lights (vary intensity depending on pedal pressure), a memory function for the driver's settings, an automatic tilt-down passenger side mirror, parking sensors, dynamic cruise control, and iDrive. Oh, and we almost forgot - the vanity mirrors are illuminated. After all that, the $53,000-ish sticker might be a bit more palatable.
Then again, to some shoppers that list of equipment amounts to squat without a gggrowling V-8 engine under the hood. For them, BMW offers the X6 xDrive50i, powered by a 400-horsepower, twin-turbocharged eight-banger. Prices start at $63,775 including the $775 destination charge. Multi-contour seats and a navigation system are standard on this model.
If you've picked the X6 of your choice and yet the tax man continues to yell "Spend! Spend!" fear not - BMW has some options for you: Active Ventilated Seat package ($2,100 35i; $1,100 50i); Cold Weather Package ($900); Premium Package ($1,750); and the Technology Package ($2,000 and only on the 35i). Better yet, skip those and go for the Sport Package (up to $5,750 depending on content) that adds up to 20-inch alloys, electronic damping control, sport seats, and an increased top speed limiter.
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