MSRP between USA and Canada of BMWs

adaseb · 10-17-2012, 10:54 AM

Its seems you guys in the USA pay a whole lot less for a BMW than us in Canada.

For example a

328i Sedan $36,500 (USA) vs. ($43,600)
335i Sedan $42,800 (USA) vs. ($51,200)

M5 $89,900 VS $101,500

The M5 is the least difference when it comes to percentage.

I guess this is why in Canada they offer a 320i Sedan for $35,900 since the 328i would be too expensive for most.

Jesse M · 10-17-2012, 11:06 AM

sucks for Canadians then.

white46 · 10-17-2012, 11:09 AM

way smaller market compare to US.

MercForHire · 10-17-2012, 11:39 AM

And they still laugh at our 320 and 323

adaseb · 10-17-2012, 11:46 AM

Also the freight charges are more for Canadians also. Last time I went to the dealer it was $1,499 for a 3 Series. In the states its half that.

WDE46 · 10-17-2012, 11:58 AM

Your import taxes are probably higher or something. Also transport.

xi_ter · 10-17-2012, 10:54 PM

And Canadians don't get a price break on European Delivery.

afstud · 10-17-2012, 11:15 PM

It seems like a trend even when I look at magazines and books they show canadian prices and there usually 10-20% higher

WDE46 · 10-18-2012, 07:34 AM

The company I work for makes cars for the US, then adapts the US cars for sale in Canada. That may be what BMW does. You get that extra cost.

ptrcd003 · 10-18-2012, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WDE46

The company I work for makes cars for the US, then adapts the US cars for sale in Canada. That may be what BMW does. You get that extra cost.

No, BMW doesn't adapt US cars for sale in Canada. Also not sure what your company adapts on them, since all they need is KM/H on the dash and daytime running lights.

WDE46 · 10-18-2012, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptrcd003

No, BMW doesn't adapt US cars for sale in Canada. Also not sure what your company adapts on them, since all they need is KM/H on the dash and daytime running lights.

And front license plate mounts. If that's the only differences b/w canadian and US cars, then that doesn't make up for hte price difference. I don't know the specific parts my company adapts, but I do know Candian models go through an extra final step before shipping.

Stickbuilder · 10-18-2012, 11:40 AM

The biggest reason for the price difference is the difference in exchange rates for the USD, CD and Euro.

WDE46 · 10-18-2012, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stickbuilder

The biggest reason for the price difference is the difference in exchange rates for the USD, CD and Euro.

I think OP's prices were all in US dollars, so the Canadian model does actually cost more. If his post wasn't in USD, then I don't know why he's confused. The CAD was worth considerably less than the USD during that time period.

10-17-2012, 10:54 AM	#1
adaseb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 839 My Ride: 2002 BMW 320i View My Garage	MSRP between USA and Canada of BMWs Its seems you guys in the USA pay a whole lot less for a BMW than us in Canada. For example a 328i Sedan $36,500 (USA) vs. ($43,600) 335i Sedan $42,800 (USA) vs. ($51,200) M5 $89,900 VS $101,500 The M5 is the least difference when it comes to percentage. I guess this is why in Canada they offer a 320i Sedan for $35,900 since the 328i would be too expensive for most.

10-17-2012, 11:06 AM	#2
Jesse M Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: East Greenwich, RI Posts: 452 My Ride: 05' ZHP View My Garage	sucks for Canadians then. Last edited by Jesse M; 10-17-2012 at 11:07 AM.

10-17-2012, 11:09 AM	#3
white46 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 1,513 My Ride: e46 323ci View My Garage	way smaller market compare to US. __________________

10-17-2012, 11:39 AM	#4
MercForHire Sh1tty Advisor Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Waterloo,Ontario Posts: 4,122 My Ride: 323Ci 5 Speed Black View My Garage	And they still laugh at our 320 and 323 __________________ Oops! My Water Pump Broke Again .................... Coolant in a Bottle

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xi_ter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 2,208 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	And Canadians don't get a price break on European Delivery. __________________

10-17-2012, 11:46 AM	#5
adaseb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 839 My Ride: 2002 BMW 320i View My Garage	Also the freight charges are more for Canadians also. Last time I went to the dealer it was $1,499 for a 3 Series. In the states its half that.

10-17-2012, 11:58 AM	#6
WDE46 Weagle Weagle Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 3,618 My Ride: 2004 330Ci OBM View My Garage	Your import taxes are probably higher or something. Also transport.

10-17-2012, 11:15 PM	#8
afstud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 958 My Ride: 02 & 04 325xi sports View My Garage	It seems like a trend even when I look at magazines and books they show canadian prices and there usually 10-20% higher __________________ 2002 325xi Sport 5 speed Euro clears, short shifter, style 119 wheels 2002 GMC Envoy SLT (stock)

10-18-2012, 07:34 AM	#9
WDE46 Weagle Weagle Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 3,618 My Ride: 2004 330Ci OBM View My Garage	The company I work for makes cars for the US, then adapts the US cars for sale in Canada. That may be what BMW does. You get that extra cost.

10-18-2012, 11:40 AM	#12
Stickbuilder Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nashville TN/Central FL. Posts: 1,082 My Ride: Touring, and others View My Garage	The biggest reason for the price difference is the difference in exchange rates for the USD, CD and Euro. __________________ [/SIGPIC]I'm fluent in 3 languages: English Sarcasm Profanity

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