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Originally Posted by GtiGyver
Hardware is a fixed cost, you need to find a source for the part, you still obviously need to do R&D, and of course failure testing.
The research you mention is a non issue since either solution requires R&D.
This means that the difference between the two is the fixed cost, the hardware. One has $0, the other say...$800 per car.
Why did BMW remove the rubber mat in the door pockets in 2009?
What is that worth? 10c?
Why did BMW no longer pre-wire the cars 2009-onwards for all electrical features like they did previously?
What is that worth? maybe...$30 in wires
Why did BMW remove the power outlet from the tray in front of the shifter in 2009 on most 1-series models?
What is that worth? $5?
Why did BMW stop installing the little metal hooks in the front of the trunk on some 1-series models?
the list goes on...
Bottom line, cost is everything, be it 10c or $800.
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Yes. exactly cost to the consumer not to bmw. All of those things you mentioned allow BMW to make more profit by making the car for less and selling it to the consumer for the same price. It doesnt cost BMW a thing if they pass the cost to the consumer if anything they make money on it.