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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: $52,370

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $32,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,800

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $29,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015201520152015
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim750i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $76,800 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150
Base Invoice $70,835 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820
Cold Weather Package 700 950 950 950 950
Adaptive Ride Package 1,900        
Sunshade, rear, power 750 575 575 575 575
HD radio 350        
Proximity key 1,000        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595        
Adaptive cruise control 2,400        
Sport Line   2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
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
Cold Weather Package 635 865 865 865 865
Adaptive Ride Package 1,730        
Sunshade, rear, power 685 525 525 525 525
HD radio 315        
Proximity key 910        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540        
Adaptive cruise control 2,135        
Sport Line   2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
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
Options (change) 7,695 13,875 13,875 11,275 11,275
Options (change) 6,950 12,625 12,625 10,255 10,255
Destination 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $85,320 $52,370 $53,870 $56,020 $62,420
Total Invoice $78,610 $48,800 $50,180 $52,180 $58,070

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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: $30,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,797
Model Year20082015201520152015
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim750i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine360hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$85,320$52,370$53,870$56,020$62,420
Adjustments for Features-2,1850-1,450-300-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,135$52,370$52,420$55,720$60,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$3,350$8,575
Total Invoice$78,610$48,800$50,180$52,180$58,070
Adjustments for Features-2,0130-1,351-279-1,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,597$48,800$48,829$51,901$56,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29$3,101$7,898

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

Model Year20082015201520152015
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim750i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 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
Full-size spare tire$225    
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    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Ski sack$50    
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$0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
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
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$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    
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$5,725$3,540$4,990$3,840$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$0$1,450$300$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0130-1,351-279-1,372

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

Model Year20082015
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 7-Series 750i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Adaptive Ride Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested260096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested260096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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