BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2006 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018

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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: $74,145

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $42,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,620

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $37,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
Model7-Series3-Series
Trim760iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $111,500 $65,500
Base Invoice $101,645 $61,595
Sunshade, rear, power 750 350
HD radio 500  
Heated steering wheel 150  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 595  
Executive Package   4,100
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Sunshade, rear, power 685 320
HD radio 455  
Heated steering wheel 135  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio 540  
Executive Package   3,770
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 2,995 7,650
Options (change) 2,725 7,030
Destination 695 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $116,890 $74,145
Total Invoice $106,765 $69,620

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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: $42,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,183
Model Year20062018
Model7-Series3-Series
Trim760iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine438hp V12425hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20255/40-18
Total Price$116,890$74,145
Adjustments for Features0-40
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,890$74,105
Total Invoice$106,765$69,620
Adjustments for Features0-38
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,765$69,582

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

Model Year20062018
Model7-Series3-Series
Trim760iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Integrated hands-free telephone$500 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $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 
Around view cameras $500
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$40
Value of Feature Adjustments0-38

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

Model Year20062018
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.3,502 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 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)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1450116%
Total Not Requested-200-16%

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