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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: $46,295

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $37,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,485

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $35,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620082008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport328i335i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,300 $84,700 $94,400 $97,400 $32,700 $39,300
Base Invoice $75,475 $78,570 $87,530 $90,260 $30,085 $36,155
Multicontour seats 0 0        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 500 500        
Active steering 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,400 1,400
Navigation system         2,100 2,100
Steering-linked headlights         800  
Premium Package         3,350 2,650
Sport Package         1,200 900
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100 100
iPod integration         400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Obstacle detection, rear         350 350
HD radio         350 350
Heated front seats         500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595 595
Proximity key         500 500
Sunshade, rear, power         575 575
Multicontour seats 0 0        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 455 455        
Active steering 1,045 1,045 1,045 1,045 1,230 1,230
Navigation system         1,910 1,910
Steering-linked headlights         730  
Premium Package         3,050 2,410
Sport Package         1,090 820
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90 90
iPod integration         365 365
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500
Obstacle detection, rear         320 320
HD radio         315 315
Heated front seats         455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540 540
Proximity key         455 455
Sunshade, rear, power         525 525
Options (change) 1,650 1,650 1,150 1,150 12,770 10,970
Options (change) 1,500 1,500 1,045 1,045 11,575 9,935
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $83,945 $87,345 $96,545 $99,545 $46,295 $51,095
Total Invoice $77,970 $81,065 $89,570 $92,300 $42,485 $46,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,475
Model Year201620162016201620082008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport328i335i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp I6320hp I6445hp V8445hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$83,945$87,345$96,545$99,545$46,295$51,095
Adjustments for Features-9,700-9,700-9,750-9,7500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,245$77,645$86,795$89,795$46,295$50,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$12,550$15,550$0$4,550
Total Invoice$77,970$81,065$89,570$92,300$42,485$46,915
Adjustments for Features-9,010-9,003-9,046-9,0400-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,960$72,062$80,524$83,260$42,485$46,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,102$11,564$14,300$0$4,200

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

Model Year201620162016201620082008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport328i335i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual    $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150$150$150$150  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350  
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500$1500$1500  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,190$12,190$12,240$12,240$2,490$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,700$9,700$9,750$9,750$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,010-9,003-9,046-9,0400-230

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

Model Year20162008
Model7-Series3-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.4 in108.7 in
Length206.6 in178.2 in
Width74.8 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,226 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom44.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i M Sport

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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