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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,890

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $57,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,365

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $53,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
Model3-Series3-Series7-Series
Trim325i330iActiveHybrid 750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $97,000
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $89,420
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Sport Package 1,600 1,600  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Navigation system 1,820 1,820  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Sport Package 1,455 1,455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 10,295 8,795 1,350
Options (change) 9,370 8,000 1,230
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $41,890 $46,090 $99,245
Total Invoice $38,365 $42,180 $91,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,014
Model Year200620062012
Model3-Series3-Series7-Series
Trim325i330iActiveHybrid 750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6455hp V8 H
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$41,890$46,090$99,245
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,890$45,840$93,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$38,365$42,180$91,545
Adjustments for Features0-229-5,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,365$41,951$86,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year200620062012
Model3-Series3-Series7-Series
Trim325i330iActiveHybrid 750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$815$1,065$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-5,166

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20062012
Model3-Series7-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in120.9 in
Length178.2 in199.8 in
Width71.5 in74.9 in
Height55.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,503 lb.4,939 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 750i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Total Requested22550%
Total Not Requested22550%

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