I noticed that BMW USA is now offering remote start (not shipping yet).
Link:
BMW-REMOTE-ENGINE-START-UNIT
A few points:
- Price is $525.00.
- I called my dealer but they don't have pricing info yet. But my guy had an install price of course - $882.00.
- I see from the link that an additional key purchase is required. It does not say what kind of key (fob, or otherwise). And, I don't know if my dealer's $800 includes the key. I'm going to check back with them after the product starts shipping.
My email from BMW lists which models are compatible:
- 2014–2016 BMW 5 Series models (excluding M5 and ActiveHybrid)
- 2014–current BMW X5 models (excluding M and xDrive40e)
- 2015–current BMW X6 models (excluding M)