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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: $57,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,255

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $52,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
Model3-Series7-Series
TrimM3Alpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $128,300
Base Invoice $51,630 $118,215
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 2,500  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Rear spoiler 0  
App support 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sunroof 1,050  
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Premium Package 2,275  
Convenience Package 2,640  
Rear spoiler 0  
App support 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sunroof 955  
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Options (change) 13,675 0
Options (change) 12,450 0
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $71,750 $129,225
Total Invoice $66,255 $119,140

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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: $50,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,122
Model Year20112014
Model3-Series7-Series
TrimM3Alpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8540hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-21
Total Price$71,750$129,225
Adjustments for Features0-7,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,750$121,890
Total Invoice$66,255$119,140
Adjustments for Features0-6,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,255$112,377

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

Model Year20112014
Model3-Series7-Series
TrimM3Alpina B7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Ceramic controls $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,515$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,763

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

Model Year20112014
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.4,975 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

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%
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%

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