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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: $79,395

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $53,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,655

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $48,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
Model7-Series3-Series
TrimAlpina B7M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $128,300 $63,500
Base Invoice $118,215 $59,100
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,700
LED headlights 1,900 1,900
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration   350
Executive Package   3,500
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,545
LED headlights 1,730 1,730
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration   320
Executive Package   3,185
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 3,800 14,900
Options (change) 3,460 13,560
Destination 925 995
Total Price $133,025 $79,395
Total Invoice $122,600 $73,655

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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: $49,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,397
Model Year20142016
Model7-Series3-Series
TrimAlpina B7M3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine540hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21255/40-18
Total Price$133,025$79,395
Adjustments for Features-3,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,175$79,395
Total Invoice$122,600$73,655
Adjustments for Features-3,5480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,052$73,655

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

Model Year20142016
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 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD changer, remote$200 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls$0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,600$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5480

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See a complete comparison of BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20142016
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 Weight4,655 lb.3,595 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Text dictation50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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