[Black Beauty]

Our current order
X5 xDrive50e
Black Sapphire Metallic
Tartufo Extended Merino Leather
Parking Assistance Package
Premium Package
Climate Comfort Package
Multi-contour Seats

That puts us at $80400 just over the Federal tax allowance.

What we are trying to figure out is, is the Tartufo Extended Merino Leather worth $1,950? We've read a lot on the forums about taking care of it, and there isn't that much especially due to the ventilation seats.

We are thinking of dropping the Tartufo and replacing it with Cognac Sensafin. That would bring us down to $78,450 before destination charge of $995 and including it would bring it to $79445. Either with or without the destination charge we would be below the $80k for the federal tax break.

What do you all think?

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by Black Beauty

Our current order
X5 xDrive50e
Black Sapphire Metallic
Tartufo Extended Merino Leather
Parking Assistance Package
Premium Package
Climate Comfort Package
Multi-contour Seats

That puts us at $80400 just over the Federal tax allowance.

What we are trying to figure out is, is the Tartufo Extended Merino Leather worth $1,950? We've read a lot on the forums about taking care of it, and there isn't that much especially due to the ventilation seats.

We are thinking of dropping the Tartufo and replacing it with Cognac Sensafin. That would bring us down to $78,450 before destination charge of $995 and including it would bring it to $79445. Either with or without the destination charge we would be below the $80k for the federal tax break.

What do you all think?

The destination charge is not included in the MSRP for the purposes of getting the tax credit. If you are including it in the $80,400, which I don't think you are, then you have nothing to worry about.

If you aren't and have to trim it really comes down to whether or not you can live with the Sensafin or if there will always be the "I wonder if I should have" in the back of your mind. If the later then I say get it as that little regret may not be worth taking the tax credit.

[Black Beauty]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

The destination charge is not included in the MSRP for the purposes of getting the tax credit. If you are including it in the $80,400, which I don't think you are, then you have nothing to worry about.

If you aren't and have to trim it really comes down to whether or not you can live with the Sensafin or if there will always be the "I wonder if I should have" in the back of your mind. If the later then I say get it as that little regret may not be worth taking the tax credit.

Your right and we are staying with our build.

[BMWfever]

Today it went through exterior body assembly and paint booth. It is currently sitting at "entering assembly line".

[BMWfever]

Now at the quality check step. That was fast!

[BMWfever]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Those are the standard safety features. DAP includes Lane Keeping Assistant, Side Collision Avoidance, Front Cross Traffic Alert and Evasion Assistant.

Many thanks to TurtleBoy . I am SO SO glad I added that option after you recommended it.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by BMWfever

Many thanks to TurtleBoy . I am SO SO glad I added that option after you recommended it.

Excellent, I'm sure you will enjoy your X5 for many years to come.