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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: $44,340

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $40,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,595

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $39,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017201720172017201720172017
Model3-Series3-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim325i330i740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $81,500 $84,900 $89,100 $92,500 $94,600 $97,600 $153,800 $137,000
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $76,475 $79,605 $83,545 $86,675 $88,660 $91,420 $143,715 $128,090
Steering-linked headlights 800                  
Premium Package 2,900 2,200                
Navigation system 2,000 2,000                
Sport Package (AWD) 1,200 900                
Sport Package 1,600 1,600                
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575                
Satellite radio 595 595                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475                
Proximity key 500 500                
Heated front seats 500 500                
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350                
Active steering 1,250 1,250 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150    
Multicontour seats     0 0 0 0        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500        
Steering-linked headlights 730                  
Premium Package 2,640 2,000                
Navigation system 1,820 1,820                
Sport Package (AWD) 1,090 820                
Sport Package 1,455 1,455                
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525                
Satellite radio 540 540                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430                
Proximity key 455 455                
Heated front seats 455 455                
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320                
Active steering 1,140 1,140 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060    
Multicontour seats     0 0 0 0        
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,380 1,380 1,380 1,380        
Options (change) 12,745 10,945 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,650 1,150 1,150 0 0
Options (change) 11,600 9,960 2,440 2,440 2,440 2,440 1,060 1,060 0 0
Destination 695 695 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,668 -4,668 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $44,340 $48,240 $85,145 $88,545 $88,077 $91,477 $96,745 $99,745 $156,495 $137,995
Total Invoice $40,595 $44,140 $79,910 $83,040 $82,312 $85,442 $90,715 $93,475 $146,410 $129,085

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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: $30,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,766
Model Year2006200620172017201720172017201720172017
Model3-Series3-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim325i330i740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine215hp I6255hp I6320hp I6320hp I6255hp I4 PiH255hp I4 PiH445hp V8445hp V8601hp V12600hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/50-18245/45-19245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$44,340$48,240$85,145$88,545$88,077$91,477$96,745$99,745$156,495$137,995
Adjustments for Features0-250-10,175-10,050-12,075-12,050-9,825-9,700-18,575-14,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,340$47,990$74,970$78,495$76,002$79,427$86,920$90,045$137,920$123,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$0$3,525$1,032$4,457$11,950$15,075$62,950$48,225
Total Invoice$40,595$44,140$79,910$83,040$82,312$85,442$90,715$93,475$146,410$129,085
Adjustments for Features0-229-9,549-9,425-11,285-11,255-9,213-9,090-17,378-13,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,595$43,911$70,361$73,615$71,027$74,187$81,502$84,385$129,032$115,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,316$0$3,254$666$3,826$11,141$14,024$58,671$44,880

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

Model Year2006200620172017201720172017201720172017
Model3-Series3-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim325i330i740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150        
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  $0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Display key  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel        $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25    
Semi-automated parking system        $500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125        
Sunshades, second row, power        $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras        $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed        $200 
Blind spot warning system        $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear        $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning        $200 
Hill descent control    $250$250  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning        $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection        $50 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera        $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40        
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack        $50$50
Climate Control 
Electric A/C (optional)    $0$0    
Electric heater (optional)    $0$0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150        
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0$0    
9 kWh battery pack    $0$0    
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable        $500 
Raised top speed limiter        $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 $0 $0  
Laminated front side windows        $200 
Laminated rear side windows        $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler        $200$200
Sunroof$900$900        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support        $100 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0 $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75        
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125 $125  $125
Head-up display (HUD)      $350$350$350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500        
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls        $0$0
Cooled or ventilated front seats        $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats        $200 
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats        $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates        $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50        
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50        
Massage, driver seat        $100$100
Massage, passenger seat        $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats        $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats        $75 
Power recliner, second row seats        $150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats        $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats        $150 
Upholstered instrument panel      $300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars        $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Camera-linked adaptive suspension        $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500$1500$1500$1500$1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0      $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,565$2,815$12,740$12,615$14,640$14,615$12,390$12,265$21,140$17,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$10,175$10,050$12,075$12,050$9,825$9,700$18,575$14,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-9,549-9,425-11,285-11,255-9,213-9,090-17,378-13,844

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

Model Year20062017
Model3-Series7-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.7 in126.4 in
Length178.2 in206.6 in
Width71.5 in74.8 in
Height55.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.4,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in61.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in44.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.2 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 mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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 mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i M Sport

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740e iPerformance

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740e iPerformance M Sport

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i M Sport

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000Yes
Rear wheel steering1500No
Total Requested100040%
Total Not Requested150060%

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