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Originally Posted by CSBM5

It's a very lightweight (1/2 that of lead-acid) lithium-ion battery, and BMWNA MSRP is currently $1861.57. getbmwparts has it for $1498.57.

Let’s be very clear. The USA MSRP of $1861.57 is right at $2,400 CAD at today’s best conversion rate.

And just as you will pay tax at your BMW Dealer in the USA, do not forget the almost 20% Canadian excise tax for health services.

So the $2800 CAD is right in line. Try and get a discount on parts in the actual Service Department of your local BMW Dealer (Not Parts Department).

And the $1100 - $1400 quoted for USA Batteries? Just try and Oder one on GetBMWParts.

Add it to your cart. I’ll wait.












Now look at it in your cart. Notice it says LOCAL PICKUP ONLY.

As batteries are hazardous material, GetBMWParts.com and other BMW Discounters have not gone through the expense and certification to ship hazardous material. Nor do they want to do all the extra paperwork and liability.

And if they were to ship hazardous material and there was an issue, they could be sued by the carrier and US Govt, not to mention the other legal responsibility.

And, they would most likely be banned by the shipping Company from ever shipping through them again.

Making $100 or so off you isn’t worth it.

So yes, you can buy a battery from GetBMWParts for $1500, but you will need to drive to Silver Springs, MD to personally pick it up. 😭

So, the $2800 CAD from a Dealer is in line and reasonable.

For the person thinking the price will be down to $1000 when they need it, dream on. Prices are rising, not falling.