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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: $67,270

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $17,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,490

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $15,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
Model7-Series7-Series3-Series
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,000 $87,300 $50,150
Base Invoice $68,760 $80,995 $46,820
Sunshades, second row, power 1,000 1,000  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,800    
Multicontour seats 1,300    
Cold Weather Package 800 800 950
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200
Sunshade, rear, power     575
Technology Package     3,150
Premium Package     2,200
Driver Assistance Package     950
Sport Line     1,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     950
Auto-dimming headlights     250
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Sunshades, second row, power 910 910  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,550    
Multicontour seats 1,185    
Cold Weather Package 730 730 865
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,090
Sunshade, rear, power     525
Technology Package     2,865
Premium Package     2,000
Driver Assistance Package     865
Sport Line     1,545
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     865
Auto-dimming headlights     230
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 9,500 5,400 16,125
Options (change) 8,655 4,920 14,675
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $84,495 $93,695 $67,270
Total Invoice $78,410 $86,910 $62,490

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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: $15,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,574
Model Year201520152015
Model7-Series7-Series3-Series
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine315hp I6445hp V8335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12600, 16205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$84,495$93,695$67,270
Adjustments for Features-1,450-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,045$90,145$67,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,100$0
Total Invoice$78,410$86,910$62,490
Adjustments for Features-1,346-3,2930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,064$83,617$62,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,553$0

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

Model Year201520152015
Model7-Series7-Series3-Series
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300 
Power trunk closer $350 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150$150
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights $1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,050$7,150$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,346-3,2930

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

Model Year20152015
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 Weight4,640 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 740i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0Yes
Total Requested1465100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1800100%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
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, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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