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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: $46,250

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $39,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,665

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $36,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim750i328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $80,300 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150
Base Invoice $74,055 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820
Sunshade, rear, power 1,000 575 575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400      
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100
Premium Package   2,650 2,650 2,650
Steering-linked headlights   900    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control   2,400 2,400 2,400
Sport Package     1,350  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100  
iPod integration     400 400
Sunshade, rear, power 910 525 525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 320 320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135      
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910
Premium Package   2,410 2,410 2,410
Steering-linked headlights   820    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control   2,135 2,135 2,135
Sport Package     1,230  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90  
iPod integration     365 365
Options (change) 3,995 10,775 11,725 10,275
Options (change) 3,585 9,760 10,625 9,305
Destination 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $86,120 $46,250 $54,650 $55,300
Total Invoice $79,465 $42,665 $50,385 $51,000

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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: $36,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,768
Model Year2009201120112011
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim750i328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$86,120$46,250$54,650$55,300
Adjustments for Features-3,835-5500-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,285$45,700$54,650$54,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,950$9,050
Total Invoice$79,465$42,665$50,385$51,000
Adjustments for Features-3,539-5070-507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,926$42,158$50,385$50,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,227$8,335

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

Model Year2009201120112011
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim750i328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Residual heat$50   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75   
Leather door panel trim$250   
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $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 $100 
Total Value of Features$5,725$2,440$1,890$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,835$550$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,539-5070-507

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

Model Year20092011
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 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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested285099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Total Requested195099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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
Total Requested195099%
Total Not Requested251%

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