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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: $52,420

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $36,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,335

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $33,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim750i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,000 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $75,620 $32,290 $39,190
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,100 1,100
Rearview camera 750 400 400
Sunshade, rear, power 1,000 575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300    
Parking Package   1,550 1,550
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
BMW Assist   650 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900 900
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,000 1,000
Rearview camera 685 365 365
Sunshade, rear, power 910 525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320
Head-up display (HUD) 1,090    
Parking Package   1,410 1,410
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
BMW Assist   590 590
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820 820
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 4,750 16,625 13,225
Options (change) 4,235 15,150 12,055
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0
Total Price $88,625 $52,420 $56,520
Total Invoice $81,730 $48,335 $52,140

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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: $34,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,366
Model Year201020122012
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim750i328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$88,625$52,420$56,520
Adjustments for Features-2,20000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,425$52,420$56,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$81,730$48,335$52,140
Adjustments for Features-2,02900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,701$48,335$52,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,805

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

Model Year201020122012
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
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 
Around view cameras $500$500
Passenger side camera$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,400$2,000$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,02900

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

Model Year20102012
Model7-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in110.6 in
Length199.8 in182.5 in
Width74.9 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume17.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested345091%
Total Not Requested3509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
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 Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
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 Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%

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