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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: $70,980

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $28,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,525

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $26,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
Model3-Series7-Series
TrimM3ActiveHybrid 750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,400 $97,000
Base Invoice $51,150 $89,420
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 2,000  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Sunroof 1,050  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
Rear spoiler 0  
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,820  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 345  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Sunroof 955  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
Rear spoiler 0  
Options (change) 13,405 1,350
Options (change) 12,200 1,230
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,980 $99,245
Total Invoice $65,525 $91,545

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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: $24,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,413
Model Year20102012
Model3-Series7-Series
TrimM3ActiveHybrid 750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8455hp V8 H
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$70,980$99,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,980$95,335
Total Invoice$65,525$91,545
Adjustments for Features0-3,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,525$87,938

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

Model Year20102012
Model3-Series7-Series
TrimM3ActiveHybrid 750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $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 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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,665$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,607

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

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,693 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 M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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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