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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: $46,410

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $70,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,850

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $63,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim760i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $111,500 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $101,645 $32,290 $39,190
Sunshade, rear, power 750 575 575
HD radio 500    
Heated steering wheel 150 190 190
Proximity key 1,000    
Satellite radio 595    
BMW Assist   650 650
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
6-speed manual   0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical     900
Sport Line     1,700
Sunshade, rear, power 685 525 525
HD radio 455    
Heated steering wheel 135 175 175
Proximity key 910    
Satellite radio 540    
BMW Assist   590 590
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
6-speed manual   0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Adaptive dampers - electrical     820
Sport Line     1,545
Options (change) 2,995 10,615 10,615
Options (change) 2,725 9,665 9,665
Destination 695 895 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $116,890 $46,410 $53,910
Total Invoice $106,765 $42,850 $49,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,951
Model Year200620122012
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim760i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine438hp V12240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$116,890$46,410$53,910
Adjustments for Features-5,4350-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,455$46,410$53,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,725
Total Invoice$106,765$42,850$49,750
Adjustments for Features-4,9640-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,801$42,850$49,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,185

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

Model Year200620122012
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim760i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Integrated hands-free telephone$500  
Remote app $25$25
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 
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $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  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,425$1,990$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9640-715

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

Model Year20062012
Model7-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.7 in110.6 in
Length198.4 in182.5 in
Width74.9 in71.3 in
Height58.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,839 lb.3,615 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested365096%
Total Not Requested1504%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested85074%

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