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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: $65,820

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $39,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,190

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $35,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
Model3-Series7-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 3ActiveHybrid 750i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,150 $97,000
Base Invoice $46,820 $89,420
Premium Package 2,200  
Driver Assistance Package 950 3,500
Sport Line 1,700  
Cold Weather Package 950 800
Technology Package 3,150  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 950 1,200
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
App support   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium Package 2,000  
Driver Assistance Package 865 3,185
Sport Line 1,545  
Cold Weather Package 865 730
Technology Package 2,865  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 865 1,090
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
App support   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 14,675 7,100
Options (change) 13,375 6,465
Destination 995 895
Total Price $65,820 $104,995
Total Invoice $61,190 $96,780

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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: $37,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,862
Model Year20152012
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)205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$65,820$104,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,820$103,120
Total Invoice$61,190$96,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,728
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,190$95,052

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

Model Year20152012
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
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,425$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,728

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

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,910 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested109074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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 headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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