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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: $76,995

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $11,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,470

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $10,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series
Trim740i740i M Sport750i750i M SportM3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,300 $84,700 $94,400 $97,400 $63,500
Base Invoice $75,475 $78,570 $87,530 $90,260 $59,100
Cold Weather Package 400 400 400 400  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,700
Executive Package 4,100 4,100 3,200 3,200 3,500
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration         350
LED headlights         1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         2,650
Sunroof         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
Wood trim         0
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000
Semi-automated parking system         500
Sunshade, rear, power         350
Cold Weather Package 365 365 365 365  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,545
Executive Package 3,730 3,730 2,910 2,910 3,185
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration         320
LED headlights         1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         2,410
Sunroof         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500
Wood trim         0
Adaptive dampers - electrical         910
Semi-automated parking system         455
Sunshade, rear, power         320
Options (change) 6,400 6,400 5,500 5,500 12,500
Options (change) 5,825 5,825 5,005 5,005 11,375
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $88,695 $92,095 $100,895 $103,895 $76,995
Total Invoice $82,295 $85,390 $93,530 $96,260 $71,470

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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: $7,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,858
Model Year20162016201620162016
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series
Trim740i740i M Sport750i750i M SportM3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp I6320hp I6445hp V8445hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19255/40-18
Total Price$88,695$92,095$100,895$103,895$76,995
Adjustments for Features-4,275-4,275-4,475-4,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,420$87,820$96,420$99,420$76,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$12,000$15,000$0
Total Invoice$82,295$85,390$93,530$96,260$71,470
Adjustments for Features-3,967-3,964-4,148-4,1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,328$81,426$89,382$92,114$71,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,098$11,054$13,786$0

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

Model Year20162016201620162016
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series
Trim740i740i M Sport750i750i M SportM3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150$150$150$150 
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls$0$0$0$0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$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$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,075$7,075$7,275$7,275$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$4,275$4,475$4,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,967-3,964-4,148-4,1460

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

Model Year20162016
Model7-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.4 in110.6 in
Length206.6 in182.5 in
Width74.8 in71.3 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,226 lb.3,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom44.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
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 Requested135056%
Total Not Requested107544%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i M Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
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 Requested135056%
Total Not Requested107544%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i M Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75100%
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 washers50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
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%

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