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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: $54,775

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $29,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,505

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $27,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162011
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series
Trim740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport335i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,300 $84,700 $94,400 $97,400 $42,050
Base Invoice $75,475 $78,570 $87,530 $90,260 $38,885
Multicontour seats 0 0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 500 500      
Active steering 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,550
Navigation system         2,100
Sport Package         1,350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100
Premium Package         2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
Auto-dimming headlights         250
App support         250
iPod integration         400
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
Heated front seats         500
Convenience Package         1,800
Multicontour seats 0 0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 455 455      
Active steering 1,045 1,045 1,045 1,045 1,365
Navigation system         1,910
Sport Package         1,230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90
Premium Package         2,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500
Auto-dimming headlights         230
App support         230
iPod integration         365
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
Heated front seats         455
Convenience Package         1,640
Options (change) 1,650 1,650 1,150 1,150 11,850
Options (change) 1,500 1,500 1,045 1,045 10,745
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $83,945 $87,345 $96,545 $99,545 $54,775
Total Invoice $77,970 $81,065 $89,570 $92,300 $50,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 335i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,771
Model Year20162016201620162011
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series
Trim740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport335i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine320hp I6320hp I6445hp V8445hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$83,945$87,345$96,545$99,545$54,775
Adjustments for Features-9,360-9,360-9,410-9,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,585$77,985$87,135$90,135$54,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$12,550$15,550$0
Total Invoice$77,970$81,065$89,570$92,300$50,505
Adjustments for Features-8,694-8,687-8,730-8,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,276$72,378$80,840$83,575$50,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,102$11,564$14,299$0

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

Model Year20162016201620162011
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series
Trim740i740i M Sport750i750i M Sport335i
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row    $125
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $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
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$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
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 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $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$11,850$11,850$11,900$11,900$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,360$9,360$9,410$9,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,694-8,687-8,730-8,7250

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

Model Year20162011
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 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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