BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2012 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2010

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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: $70,980

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $28,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,525

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $26,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
Model7-Series3-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 750iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $97,000 $55,400
Base Invoice $89,420 $51,150
Sunshade, rear, power 1,000 575
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350
Premium Package   2,000
Technology Package   3,250
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
HD radio   350
Obstacle detection, rear   380
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   1,050
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power 910 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320
Premium Package   1,820
Technology Package   2,960
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
HD radio   315
Obstacle detection, rear   345
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   955
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 1,350 13,405
Options (change) 1,230 12,200
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $99,245 $70,980
Total Invoice $91,545 $65,525

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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: $24,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,413
Model Year20122010
Model7-Series3-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 750iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine455hp V8 H414hp V8
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$99,245$70,980
Adjustments for Features-3,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,335$70,980
Total Invoice$91,545$65,525
Adjustments for Features-3,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,938$65,525

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

Model Year20122010
Model7-Series3-Series
TrimActiveHybrid 750iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,575$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6070

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

Model Year20122010
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.3,693 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

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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 key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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