BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2009 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008

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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: $66,545

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $17,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,465

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $15,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
Model7-Series3-Series
Trim750iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $74,055 $49,675
Sunshade, rear, power 1,000 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595
Premium Package   1,900
Technology Package   3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   1,050
Obstacle detection, rear   350
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power 910 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540
Premium Package   1,730
Technology Package   2,960
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   955
Obstacle detection, rear   320
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 1,595 10,620
Options (change) 1,450 9,665
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax 1,000 1,300
Total Price $83,720 $66,545
Total Invoice $77,330 $61,465

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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: $15,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,856
Model Year20092008
Model7-Series3-Series
Trim750iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$83,720$66,545
Adjustments for Features-2,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,545$66,545
Total Invoice$77,330$61,465
Adjustments for Features-2,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,321$61,465

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

Model Year20092008
Model7-Series3-Series
Trim750iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$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 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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,990$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0090

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

Model Year20092008
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 Weight4,565 lb.3,341 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 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%
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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested142585%
Total Not Requested25015%

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