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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: $64,875

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $38,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,815

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $35,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
Model3-Series7-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,650 $97,000
Base Invoice $45,860 $89,420
Sunshade, rear, power 575 1,000
Sport Line 1,950  
Cold Weather Package 950 800
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 3,500
Driver Assistance Plus 700  
Premium Package 2,200  
Technology Package 3,100  
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
App support   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sunshade, rear, power 525 910
Sport Line 1,775  
Cold Weather Package 865 730
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 3,185
Driver Assistance Plus 635  
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 2,820  
DUPL Voice texting capability 0  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
App support   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 14,300 5,900
Options (change) 13,030 5,375
Destination 925 895
Total Price $64,875 $103,795
Total Invoice $59,815 $95,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,971
Model Year20132012
Model3-Series7-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I6 H455hp V8 H
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$64,875$103,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,875$100,645
Total Invoice$59,815$95,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,815$92,786

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

Model Year20132012
Model3-Series7-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Cargo Management 
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
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
DUPL Voice texting capability$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Total Value of Features$2,600$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,904

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

Model Year20132012
Model3-Series7-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in120.9 in
Length182.5 in199.8 in
Width71.3 in74.9 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,860 lb.4,753 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested145094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested1365100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 750i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Total Requested22550%
Total Not Requested22550%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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