BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2008 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: $70,580

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $11,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,160

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $10,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
Model7-Series3-Series
Trim750iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $76,800 $55,400
Base Invoice $70,835 $51,150
Adaptive Ride Package 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 750 575
HD radio 350 350
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350
Proximity key 1,000  
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
Leather door panel trim   1,100
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Rear spoiler   0
Adaptive Ride Package 1,730  
Sunshade, rear, power 685 525
HD radio 315 315
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320
Proximity key 910  
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
Leather door panel trim   1,000
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 4,595 13,005
Options (change) 4,180 11,835
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $82,220 $70,580
Total Invoice $75,840 $65,160

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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: $9,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,794
Model Year20082010
Model7-Series3-Series
Trim750iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine360hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$82,220$70,580
Adjustments for Features-2,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,175$70,580
Total Invoice$75,840$65,160
Adjustments for Features-1,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,954$65,160

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

Model Year20082010
Model7-Series3-Series
Trim750iM3
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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
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 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
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$5,025$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8860

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

Model Year20082010
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 7-Series 750i

Adaptive Ride Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
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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