American Made BMW Prices Go Higher In China, But Not As Much As You Think

It has begun. Some of the first US-made vehicles being exported to China are experiencing price increases due to the additional costs of tariffs on US car imports. Reuters reports that the Spartanburg, South Carolina-built BMW X5 and X6 crossover SUVs, both very popular in the world’s biggest auto market, have increased in price by 4 to 7 percent, effective starting today in China.

Interestingly, some industry analysts figured the expected price increases would have been more, but BMW is apparently willing to absorb most of the higher costs. How come? Because there’s fierce competition among luxury brands in China and adding too much to the price tags is not in BMW’s best interest.


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TomM - 7/31/2018 7:43:27 AM

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I do not live in china - although I have been there often. Most chinese people do not make enough money in their LIFETIMES to total a down payment on a BMW. So -this effects on the super rich (in china) - and if they want a BMW - price will not be a major factor. However - what it does mean is that there will be competition imported from Europe - that will not have Tariffs applied - and will be cheaper. So - it is possible BMW will take a small hit.