On the bmwusa website, they list satellite radio ($595) vs. satellite radio prep (pre-wiring, $75). Why would I order pre-wiring and not the actual oem satellite radio? Does that mean I can later add the oem radio if I decide to get it if I got only the satellite radio prep?
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yes, that is exactly what it is. Gives you the choice, otherwise even if you want it you are going to have a hard/expensive time retrofitting. I think the prep should be standard like mostly every manufacturer these days.... BMW charges for anything they can.
I am not sure but I believe if you get the sat radio you still need the prep so it is 595+75... someone correct me if I am wrong but the brochure has an asterisk for Sirius and states that satellite prep is required for Sirius satellite radio. Good luck! 
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Hello My Friend:
You are correct.
-GMAN
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Correct, and worth it!
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It is definitely worth it because most models you can't install it without the prep. And if you think about it why wouldn't they charge for it in the USA. The satelites are only over America so it would be costly to install it in every vehicle sold in the world for no reason.
And by the way you retain the same radio you have now, the install includes a decoder box which installs in the trunk.
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Quote: yes, that is exactly what it is. Gives you the choice, otherwise even if you want it you are going to have a hard/expensive time retrofitting. I think the prep should be standard like mostly every manufacturer these days.... BMW charges for anything they can.
I am not sure but I believe if you get the sat radio you still need the prep so it is 595+75... someone correct me if I am wrong but the brochure has an asterisk for Sirius and states that satellite prep is required for Sirius satellite radio. Good luck! | Not true, I have SAT radio and I only paid 595.
If you build one on bmwusa.com, when you click SIRIUS radio, it will say that prep is included.
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