As some of you may or may not have read, I was kind of on the fence about getting a 530i or 550i. As my sig indicates, I am planning an ED 550i in September.

Well, now that the price sheet is posted, I quickly added everything up and all options equal between the two cars, the V8 is only commanding $4,935.00 premium (not including dealer profit).

That isn't as much as I expected so it certainly makes taking the V8 a tad easier. If it was like 8-10k, it would be easier to convince myself to take the 530i.

Anyway, the option list I'm looking at:

Steptronic (stupid GGT! ), Rear Door Airbags, Power Rear Sunshade, Fold Down, NAV, HUD, HD Radio, Logic7, Spt Pkg, Prem Pkg, Cold Pkg.

Still on the fence about the Ventilated Seating option as that is only available in black and beige interior. Since my wife picks the colors in our household, I still don't know what we are getting. She really liked the Auburn...just need to figure out what exterior color to go with it I guess. what we'll end up with but it looks like a V8 for us!