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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: $42,490

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $75,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,910

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $69,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim760i325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $111,500 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $101,645 $28,300 $33,485
Sunshade, rear, power 750 575 575
Proximity key 1,000 500 500
Satellite radio 595 595 595
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunshade, rear, power 685 525 525
Proximity key 910 455 455
Satellite radio 540 540 540
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 4,545 10,895 9,395
Options (change) 4,135 9,915 8,545
Destination 695 695 695
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $118,440 $42,490 $46,690
Total Invoice $108,175 $38,910 $42,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,388
Model Year200620062006
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim760i325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine438hp V12215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$118,440$42,490$46,690
Adjustments for Features-6,4350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,005$42,490$46,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$108,175$38,910$42,725
Adjustments for Features-5,8770-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,298$38,910$42,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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

Model Year200620062006
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim760i325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Integrated hands-free telephone$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound$250 $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats$75  
Heated second row seats$200  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Total Value of Features$7,500$1,065$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,435$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8770-229

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

Model Year20062006
Model7-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.7 in108.7 in
Length198.4 in178.2 in
Width74.9 in71.5 in
Height58.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 Requested280098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

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