BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2012 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006

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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: $41,890

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $57,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,365

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $53,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 750i325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $97,000 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $89,420 $28,300 $33,485
Sunshade, rear, power 1,000 575 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Sport Package   1,600 1,600
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
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio   595 595
Sunshade, rear, power 910 525 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Sport Package   1,455 1,455
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
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio   540 540
Options (change) 1,350 10,295 8,795
Options (change) 1,230 9,370 8,000
Destination 895 695 695
Total Price $99,245 $41,890 $46,090
Total Invoice $91,545 $38,365 $42,180

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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: $51,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,014
Model Year201220062006
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 750i325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine455hp V8 H215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$99,245$41,890$46,090
Adjustments for Features-5,6000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,645$41,890$45,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$91,545$38,365$42,180
Adjustments for Features-5,1660-229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,379$38,365$41,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,586

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

Model Year201220062006
Model7-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 750i325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
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  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,415$815$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,600$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1660-229

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

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,939 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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
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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