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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: $52,960

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $37,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,830

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $35,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017201720122012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7328i335i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,500 $84,900 $89,100 $92,500 $94,600 $97,600 $153,800 $137,000 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $76,475 $79,605 $83,545 $86,675 $88,660 $91,420 $143,715 $128,090 $32,290 $39,190
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900   1,900    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500            
Executive Package 4,100 4,100 4,100 4,100            
Sunshade, rear, power                 575 575
Premium Package                 3,600 1,900
Technology Package                 2,550 2,550
Sport Line                 2,500 1,700
Parking Package                 1,550 1,550
Driver Assistance Package                 1,100 1,100
BMW Assist                 650 650
Steering-linked headlights                 900  
Adaptive dampers - electrical                 900 900
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls                 500 500
Semi-automated parking system                 500 500
Heated steering wheel                 190 190
Heated front seats                 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription                 350 350
App support                 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)                 550 550
Driver Assistance Plus 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750   1,750    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,380 1,380 1,380 1,380            
Executive Package 3,770 3,770 3,770 3,770            
Sunshade, rear, power                 525 525
Premium Package                 3,275 1,730
Technology Package                 2,320 2,320
Sport Line                 2,275 1,545
Parking Package                 1,410 1,410
Driver Assistance Package                 1,000 1,000
BMW Assist                 590 590
Steering-linked headlights                 820  
Adaptive dampers - electrical                 820 820
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls                 475 475
Semi-automated parking system                 455 455
Heated steering wheel                 175 175
Heated front seats                 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription                 320 320
App support                 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)                 500 500
Options (change) 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 1,900 1,900 0 1,900 17,165 13,765
Options (change) 6,900 6,900 6,900 6,900 1,750 1,750 0 1,750 15,645 12,550
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 -4,668 0 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $89,995 $93,395 $92,927 $96,327 $97,495 $100,495 $156,495 $139,895 $52,960 $57,060
Total Invoice $84,370 $87,500 $86,772 $89,902 $91,405 $94,165 $146,410 $130,835 $48,830 $52,635

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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: $28,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,782
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017201720122012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7328i335i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp I6320hp I6255hp I4 PiH255hp I4 PiH445hp V8445hp V8601hp V12600hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/40-20255/40-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$89,995$93,395$92,927$96,327$97,495$100,495$156,495$139,895$52,960$57,060
Adjustments for Features-8,275-8,150-10,175-10,150-7,050-6,925-16,300-14,42500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,720$85,245$82,752$86,177$90,445$93,570$140,195$125,470$52,960$57,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,525$1,032$4,457$8,725$11,850$58,475$43,750$0$4,100
Total Invoice$84,370$87,500$86,772$89,902$91,405$94,165$146,410$130,835$48,830$52,635
Adjustments for Features-7,758-7,636-9,501-9,473-6,610-6,489-15,250-13,49100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,612$79,864$77,271$80,429$84,795$87,676$131,160$117,344$48,830$52,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,252$659$3,817$8,183$11,064$54,548$40,732$0$3,805

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720172017201720122012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7328i335i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual        $150$150
RWD$0$0  $0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Display key$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated steering wheel      $100$100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control  $25$25      
Sunshades, second row        $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual        $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250  $250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack      $50$50  
Climate Control 
Electric A/C (optional)  $0$0      
Electric heater (optional)  $0$0      
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls        $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0$0      
9 kWh battery pack  $0$0      
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500   
Raised top speed limiter      $0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows      $200   
Laminated rear side windows      $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler      $200$200  
Sunroof        $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support      $100   
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information        $25$25
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror        $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125 $125 $125  $125$125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting        $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25      
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Xenon HID headlights        $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls$0$0$0$0  $0$0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  $300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats      $200   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Heated second row seats      $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat        $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat        $50$50
Massage, driver seat      $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat      $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats      $225   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats      $75   
Power recliner, second row seats      $150   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats      $150   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats      $150   
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500$500  
Active steering      $1000$1000  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension      $500$500  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Rear wheel steering      $1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,175$11,050$13,075$13,050$9,950$9,825$19,200$17,325$2,900$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,275$8,150$10,175$10,150$7,050$6,925$16,300$14,425$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,758-7,636-9,501-9,473-6,610-6,489-15,250-13,49100

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

Model Year20172012
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.3,407 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

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Ceramic controls0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65027%
Total Not Requested177573%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i M Sport

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Ceramic controls0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65027%
Total Not Requested177573%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740e iPerformance

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Ceramic controls0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65027%
Total Not Requested177573%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740e iPerformance M Sport

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Ceramic controls0No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65027%
Total Not Requested177573%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i M Sport

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested372598%
Total Not Requested752%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested147595%
Total Not Requested755%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1090100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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