BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2011 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2014

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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: $64,550

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $42,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,525

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $38,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
Model7-Series3-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 750iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,300 $49,900
Base Invoice $94,315 $46,090
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 950
Cold Weather Package 800 950
Around view cameras 350  
App support 250  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sport Line   1,700
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Premium Package   2,200
Technology Package   3,150
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 865
Cold Weather Package 730 865
Around view cameras 320  
App support 230  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sport Line   1,545
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package   2,865
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 3,500 13,725
Options (change) 3,195 12,510
Destination 875 925
Total Price $106,675 $64,550
Total Invoice $98,385 $59,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,955
Model Year20112014
Model7-Series3-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 750iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine455hp V8 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$106,675$64,550
Adjustments for Features-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,525$64,550
Total Invoice$98,385$59,525
Adjustments for Features-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,480$59,525

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

Model Year20112014
Model7-Series3-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 750iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,775$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9050

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

Model Year20112014
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 Weight4,753 lb.3,910 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 ActiveHybrid 750i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
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 Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested106571%
Total Not Requested42529%

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