I don't know if BMW has changed its tune, but ever since the auto-dimming rear view mirror was introduced on the E46 BMW has packaged it with the premium package and it was not possible to add it as a separate item. I know because I asked my tech the same question before I even bought the car and the answer was "you want the mirror, have to get the premium package".
I agree it's totally ridiculous that BMW mixes what I consider a $200 safety item in with a $4000 luxo-package, but you can thank the marketing and accounting dipshits at BMW because that's how they sell you more crap you don't need.
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