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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: $41,990

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $44,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,455

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $41,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim750i325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,300 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $74,055 $28,300 $33,485
Sunshade, rear, power 1,000 575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400    
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350
Heated front seats   500 500
Satellite radio   595 595
Adaptive cruise control   2,200 2,200
Sunshade, rear, power 910 525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135    
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Obstacle detection, rear   320 320
Heated front seats   455 455
Satellite radio   540 540
Adaptive cruise control   2,000 2,000
Options (change) 3,995 10,395 8,895
Options (change) 3,585 9,460 8,090
Destination 825 695 695
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0
Total Price $86,120 $41,990 $46,190
Total Invoice $79,465 $38,455 $42,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,111
Model Year200920062006
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim750i325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$86,120$41,990$46,190
Adjustments for Features-4,2250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,895$41,990$45,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$79,465$38,455$42,270
Adjustments for Features-3,8990-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,566$38,455$42,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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

Model Year200920062006
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim750i325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,590$1,365$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8990-229

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

Model Year20092006
Model7-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in108.7 in
Length199.8 in178.2 in
Width74.9 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,564 lb.3,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume17.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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