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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: $71,750

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $27,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,255

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $25,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model3-Series7-Series
TrimM3ActiveHybrid 750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $97,000
Base Invoice $51,630 $89,420
Convenience Package 2,900  
Premium Package 2,500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Sunroof 1,050  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Wood trim 0  
App support 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
Rear spoiler 0  
Convenience Package 2,640  
Premium Package 2,275  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Sunroof 955  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
App support 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
Rear spoiler 0  
Options (change) 13,675 1,600
Options (change) 12,450 1,460
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $71,750 $99,495
Total Invoice $66,255 $91,775

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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: $24,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,121
Model Year20112012
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)180, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$71,750$99,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,750$95,810
Total Invoice$66,255$91,775
Adjustments for Features0-3,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,255$88,376

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

Model Year20112012
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
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 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,665$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,399

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

Model Year20112012
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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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