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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: $49,870

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $69,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,525

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $62,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015201520152015
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim760i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $111,500 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150
Base Invoice $101,645 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820
Sunshade, rear, power 750 575 575 575 575
HD radio 500        
Heated steering wheel 150        
Proximity key 1,000        
Adaptive cruise control 2,200        
Satellite radio 595        
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950 950
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Premium Package   3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       950 950
Sport Line       1,700 1,700
Sunshade, rear, power 685 525 525 525 525
HD radio 455        
Heated steering wheel 135        
Proximity key 910        
Adaptive cruise control 2,000        
Satellite radio 540        
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865 865
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Premium Package   2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910 910 910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       865 865
Sport Line       1,545 1,545
Options (change) 5,195 11,375 11,375 12,225 12,225
Options (change) 4,725 10,350 10,350 11,120 11,120
Destination 695 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0 0
Total Price $119,090 $49,870 $51,370 $56,970 $63,370
Total Invoice $108,765 $46,525 $47,905 $53,045 $58,935

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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: $65,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,806
Model Year20062015201520152015
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim760i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine438hp V12240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$119,090$49,870$51,370$56,970$63,370
Adjustments for Features-3,7600-1,450-1,575-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,330$49,870$49,920$55,395$60,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$5,525$10,750
Total Invoice$108,765$46,525$47,905$53,045$58,935
Adjustments for Features-3,4340-1,352-1,466-2,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,331$46,525$46,553$51,579$56,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28$5,054$9,852

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

Model Year20062015201520152015
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim760i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Integrated hands-free telephone$500    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$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$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  $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  $1000$1000
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,275$3,515$4,965$5,090$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,760$0$1,450$1,575$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4340-1,352-1,466-2,558

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

Model Year20062015
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 Weight4,487 lb.3,411 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

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%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
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 buckets100No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested85074%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100No
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 buckets100No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested85074%

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