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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: $48,615

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $34,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,815

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $31,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim750i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $76,800 $34,600 $42,050
Base Invoice $70,835 $32,030 $38,885
Sunshade, rear, power 750    
HD radio 350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350 350
Heated steering wheel 150 190 190
Proximity key 1,000    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400 2,400
Sport Package   2,050 2,150
6-speed manual   0 0
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Premium Package   2,650 2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Convenience Package   2,350 1,800
Sunshade, rear, power 685    
HD radio 315    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320 320
Heated steering wheel 135 175 175
Proximity key 910    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135 2,135
Sport Package   1,865 1,955
6-speed manual   0 0
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Premium Package   2,410 2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Convenience Package   2,140 1,640
Options (change) 5,245 13,140 12,690
Options (change) 4,720 11,910 11,500
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $82,870 $48,615 $55,615
Total Invoice $76,380 $44,815 $51,260

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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: $30,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,390
Model Year200820112011
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim750i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine360hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$82,870$48,615$55,615
Adjustments for Features-3,545-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,325$48,515$55,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,100
Total Invoice$76,380$44,815$51,260
Adjustments for Features-3,267-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,113$44,723$51,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,537

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

Model Year200820112011
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim750i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100 
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,650$1,205$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,267-920

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

Model Year20082011
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.3,549 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 328i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested285099%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested165094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested195099%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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