When using the 'Build Your Own' on mbusa.com, it shows that there's no additional cost for Nappa leather, but they hit you with an $1100 special order charge. Does anyone, particularly someone who has taken delivery of a car w/Nappa leather, have any idea what the true cost is? Thanks.

 

just received my white, nappa cashmere last week. sticker charge was $950 - and i would have paid $1100 for it. IMO it enhances the interior feel considerably. even my teenage boys think its cool (my "coolness" barometer).

 

totally agree, Nappa is a must have... the leather quality of the nappa is amazing, not to mention the heavenly smell.

 

Thanks guys...I'll see if it's not too late to change my order.

 

yep - I added it on to my order a few weeks back after I sat in a CLS that had it in the showroom - huge difference IMO! A must have option if you can still get it.

 

No Nappa...car finished production 2/23 and will catch the 3/10 boat for a mid-April arrival. I'm re-thinking giving up this car and getting Nappa leather, High-Gloss Laurel wood instead of the Matte, and adding heated seats. It'd delay arrival by a couple of months, but if I'm paying this kind of money, I might as well get what I want. Plus I love my 540i and don't mind continuing to drive it. Hmmmm...

 

Could someone please post a picture of the Nappa Leather interior? I am assuming it's identical to what the CLS55 has in it.

 

don't know how much you need heated seats in Dallas, but they are very pleasant here in Cincinnati - the Nappa leather is terrific and i believe is the same as in the 55.

 

It can get pretty cold here in the winter, and I love the crisp Fall & Spring evenings with the windows down and heated seats on. I decided to walk from my order and will get one with Nappa & High-Gloss Laurel.

 

Great call on putting in a new order - you won't be dissapointed I promise.

As for the seats, heated seats I guess depends on where you are - my fiance has that a prerequisite for any car I get...LOL...in fact she has waited 3 months for her new BMW just becuase she couldn't find a white on tan in So Cal with heated seats...LOL...go figure. Tell ya this much, the heated steering wheel SUCKS on my E500 - it was a frivolous option to begin with and it heats great for about 10 seconds - then it cycles on and off every few minutes while my hands go numb. Never get this option...LOL

 

Careful with the Napa, It's awesome new but shows wear much faster.

 

Thanks Natalie. I'm planning to keep it 2 years then move on to a 997 Carrera S Cabrio.