The Sport Package ($3,700) adds Active Roll Stabilization and Electronic Damping Control suspension, 19-inch wheels, heavily bolstered sport seats and Anthracite exterior trim. Other option groups include the Premium Package ($2,200-$3,400), which adds front-seat power lumbar support, an automatic tailgate, auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors, a digital compass, power-fold exterior mirrors, Bluetooth phone interface, BMW Assist with a 4-year subscription and leather seating for the 30i and 35d.
Options include a premium sound system with 16 speakers and a six-CD changer ($2,100), Active Ventilated 20-way front seats with a massage feature for the driver ($2,100), rear-seat DVD entertainment system ($1,700), ultra-soft Nappa leather ($2,400), Comfort Access keyless starting ($1,000), satellite radio ($595), iPod and USB adaptor ($400), and HD radio ($350).
Safety features include front airbags with two-stage activation, side-impact airbags built into the front seats, and curtain-style airbags providing head protection for outboard passengers front and rear. Active safety features include electronic stability control and advanced anti-lock brakes with a pre-loading and water-sweeping feature. All X5 models come standard with run-flat tires, which allow operation at 50 mph for up to 90 miles when completely flat. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety designated the 2008 X5 a Top Safety Pick, and it performs better than many SUVs in the insurance industry's crash tests. Next Page