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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: $68,845

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $13,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,555

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $12,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
Model3-Series7-Series
TrimM3750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $76,800
Base Invoice $49,675 $70,835
Premium Package 1,900  
Technology Package 3,250  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 1,050  
HD radio 350 350
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Rear spoiler 0  
Adaptive Ride Package   1,900
Proximity key   1,000
Premium Package 1,730  
Technology Package 2,960  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Heated front seats 455  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 955  
HD radio 315 315
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Rear spoiler 0  
Adaptive Ride Package   1,730
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 12,920 4,595
Options (change) 11,755 4,180
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,845 $82,220
Total Invoice $63,555 $75,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,546
Model Year20082008
Model3-Series7-Series
TrimM3750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8360hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$68,845$82,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,845$80,335
Total Invoice$63,555$75,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,555$74,101

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

Model Year20082008
Model3-Series7-Series
TrimM3750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Integrated hands-free telephone $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,965$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,739

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

Model Year20082008
Model3-Series7-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.7 in
Length178.2 in198.4 in
Width71.5 in74.9 in
Height55.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.4,839 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested145087%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Total Requested22550%
Total Not Requested22550%
Adaptive Ride Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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