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Old 11-26-2006, 05:47 PM   #5 (permalink)
GregW / Oregon
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Date registered: Feb 2003
Vehicle: 2006 ML350
Location: Lake Oswego, OR, USA
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Standard leather

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Originally Posted by roughyear
i'm confused as to why MB would make only part of their seats leather (the middle/inserts) and not the rest of the seat??

are all manufactures doing this?? my audi is FULL leather, why not the MBs??? or is that a special option on top the $50k people are already paying for their cars??!!! thats insane!!
Leather is not standard on the new X5 V8 either. Add up these option prices if you want to be shocked:

Take a look at the new X5 option sheet on a V8 model

Starts $54,500

Sport Package $3,600
Technology Package $2,600
Premium Package $2,550
Active Ventilated Seat Package $2,100
On-board Navigation System info $1,900
Rear Seat Entertainment $1,800
Premium Sound Package $1,800
Panoramic Moonroof $1,350
Active Steering info $1,250
Multi-Contour Seats $1,200
3rd Row Seat $1,200
Head-Up Display $1,000
Comfort Access $1,000
Napa Leather $1,000
20" Y-Spoke Wheels $950
Rear Climate Package $900
Cold Weather Package $900
BMW Assist w/Bluetooth $750
Park Distance Control $700
Sirius Satellite Radio $595
High Definition Radio $500
Automatic Tailgate $500
Heated Front Seats $500
Heated Rear Seats $350
Running Boards $300

There is heavy profit in options.
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<B>2006 ML350</b> - Pewter/Charcoal Alcantara/Aluminum; Packages: Comfort, Lighting, Entertainment, Appearance, Airmatic, Sunroof; Options: Nav, Sirius, hitch, heated seats, power liftgate, roof rack; Mods: ML500 skid plates, ML63 20" wheels.
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