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BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,525

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $13,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,810

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $12,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172018
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series
Trim740i740e iPerformance750iM760iAlpina B7M3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,500 $89,100 $94,600 $153,800 $137,000 $65,500
Base Invoice $76,475 $83,545 $88,660 $143,715 $128,090 $61,595
Executive Package 4,100 4,100 3,200     4,100
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900   1,900  
Cold Weather Package 400 400 400      
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080   1,080
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300   300 300
Black exterior trim (optional)         0  
Driving Assistance Package           500
Sunshade, rear, power           350
Full Merino Leather           2,650
Sunroof           0
Metallic paint (extra cost)           550
Blind spot warning system           500
Executive Package 3,770 3,770 2,945     3,770
Driver Assistance Plus 1,750 1,750 1,750   1,750  
Cold Weather Package 370 370 370      
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995 995 995   995
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275   275 275
Black exterior trim (optional)         0  
Driving Assistance Package           460
Sunshade, rear, power           320
Full Merino Leather           2,435
Sunroof           0
Metallic paint (extra cost)           505
Blind spot warning system           460
Options (change) 7,780 7,780 6,880 1,080 2,200 10,030
Options (change) 7,160 7,160 6,335 995 2,025 9,220
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $90,275 $93,207 $102,475 $157,575 $140,195 $76,525
Total Invoice $84,630 $87,032 $95,990 $147,405 $131,110 $71,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,625
Model Year201720172017201720172018
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series
Trim740i740e iPerformance750iM760iAlpina B7M3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp I6255hp I4 PiH445hp V8601hp V12600hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/40-20255/40-20255/40-18
Total Price$90,275$93,207$102,475$157,575$140,195$76,525
Adjustments for Features-4,475-6,375-4,675-12,050-10,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,800$86,832$97,800$145,525$129,920$76,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,032$12,000$59,725$44,120$0
Total Invoice$84,630$87,032$95,990$147,405$131,110$71,810
Adjustments for Features-4,195-5,953-4,379-11,272-9,6090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,435$81,079$91,611$136,133$121,501$71,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$644$11,176$55,698$41,066$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172018
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series
Trim740i740e iPerformance750iM760iAlpina B7M3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0 $0  $0
AWD $1700 $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Display key$50$50$50$50$50 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control $25    
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control $250 $250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Electric A/C (optional) $0    
Electric heater (optional) $0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0 
Regenerative braking$0    $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0
Laminated front side windows   $200  
Laminated rear side windows   $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150$150$150$150$150 
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125 
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls$0$0$0$0$0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats     $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150  
Wood trim    $300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Active steering   $1000$1000 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350$350 
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Launch control$100 $100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,800$9,700$8,000$15,375$13,600$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,475$6,375$4,675$12,050$10,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,195-5,953-4,379-11,272-9,6090

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

Model Year20172018
Model7-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.4 in110.6 in
Length206.6 in182.5 in
Width74.8 in71.3 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,226 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom44.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135056%
Total Not Requested107544%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740e iPerformance

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135056%
Total Not Requested107544%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested235098%
Total Not Requested502%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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