BMW 7-Series BMW 7-Series 2013 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011

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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: $71,750

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $57,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,255

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $52,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
Model7-Series3-Series
TrimAlpina B7M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $128,100 $55,900
Base Invoice $118,030 $51,630
App support 250 250
Premium Package   2,500
Convenience Package   2,900
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Sunroof   1,050
Leather door panel trim   1,100
App support 230 230
Premium Package   2,275
Convenience Package   2,640
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Sunroof   955
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Options (change) 250 13,675
Options (change) 230 12,450
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $129,275 $71,750
Total Invoice $119,185 $66,255

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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: $50,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,582
Model Year20132011
Model7-Series3-Series
TrimAlpina B7M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine540hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21245/40-18
Total Price$129,275$71,750
Adjustments for Features-6,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,390$71,750
Total Invoice$119,185$66,255
Adjustments for Features-6,3480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,837$66,255

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

Model Year20132011
Model7-Series3-Series
TrimAlpina B7M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Ceramic controls$0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,500$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3480

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

Model Year20132011
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 Weight4,975 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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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