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Originally Posted by pikcachu
CLA delivered is 48.5k
M235 starts at 44k
now add..
+ LSD 2.5k
+ M susp 2k
+ M brakes 1k
+ engine tuning and exhaust 2k
+ wider body panels and wheels 1k
8.5k total 52.5k
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The strange thing is that manual transmission is a $0 cost option. On the M3/M4 this tranny is standard. The reality is that BMW really should discount the M235 if you choose manual but decided to make more $$ if you choose to do so. I predict the M2 will cost under $50k with cloth seats and manual tranny as standard. The $2900 dual clutch tranny will bring the auto base car a tad under 52k. If the M2 is not as profitable I'm sure it will arrive in smaller numbers to fill in the gap, to compete against the CLA45 and the upcoming RS3.
Because of this problem the M235 will feel overpriced. Due to the competition, BMW should reduce the M235's price or strip it down to a 235is or something. Just my thought and we wills see what happens.