BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2006 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2010

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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: $69,480

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $47,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,160

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $42,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
Model7-Series3-Series
Trim760iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $111,500 $55,400
Base Invoice $101,645 $51,150
Sunshade, rear, power 750 575
HD radio 500 350
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 595  
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package   3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   1,050
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sunshade, rear, power 685 525
HD radio 455 315
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio 540  
Premium Package   1,820
Technology Package   2,960
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Obstacle detection, rear   345
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   955
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,845 11,905
Options (change) 2,590 10,835
Destination 695 875
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $116,740 $69,480
Total Invoice $106,630 $64,160

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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: $43,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,981
Model Year20062010
Model7-Series3-Series
Trim760iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine438hp V12414hp V8
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$116,740$69,480
Adjustments for Features-3,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,920$69,480
Total Invoice$106,630$64,160
Adjustments for Features-3,4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,141$64,160

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

Model Year20062010
Model7-Series3-Series
Trim760iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Integrated hands-free telephone$500 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,975$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4890

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

Model Year20062010
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.3,693 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 M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested145086%
Total Not Requested24014%

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