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2008 BMW 7-Series vs. 2012 BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 BMW 7-Series vs. 2012 BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $105,095

2012 BMW 7-Series 740Li   
Difference: $5,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $96,600

2012 BMW 7-Series 740Li   
Difference: $4,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim750Li760Li740Li750Li760Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $79,900 $124,100 $75,500 $88,200 $137,300
Base Invoice $73,690 $114,350 $69,640 $81,325 $126,495
Adaptive Ride Package 1,900        
Premium Sound Package 1,800   1,800    
Individual Composition 11,000   7,700 7,700  
Convenience Package 1,000   1,700 1,700  
Luxury Seating Package 2,200   3,200 2,000  
Rear Comfort Seats 3,500        
Rear Entertainment Package 2,200 2,200      
HD radio 350 350      
Night vision 2,200 2,200 2,600 2,600 2,600
Proximity key 1,000 1,000      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595   350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,800      
Cold Weather Package     800 800  
Luxury Rear Seating Package     3,700 3,700  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,800 2,800 2,200
Active stabilizer bars     2,000 2,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Adaptive Ride Package 1,730        
Premium Sound Package 1,640   1,640    
Individual Composition 9,300   7,005 7,005  
Convenience Package 910   1,545 1,545  
Luxury Seating Package 2,000   2,910 1,820  
Rear Comfort Seats 3,185        
Rear Entertainment Package 2,000 2,000      
HD radio 315 315      
Night vision 1,695 1,695 2,365 2,365 2,365
Proximity key 910 910      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540   320  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,640      
Cold Weather Package     730 730  
Luxury Rear Seating Package     3,365 3,365  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,550 2,550 2,000
Active stabilizer bars     1,820 1,820  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,135 2,135 2,185
Options (change) 30,145 10,545 28,700 26,050 7,200
Options (change) 26,360 9,235 26,065 23,655 6,550
Destination 825 825 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 1,000 1,700
Total Price $110,870 $137,170 $105,095 $116,145 $147,095
Total Invoice $100,875 $126,110 $96,600 $106,875 $135,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 BMW 7-Series vs. 2012 BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 BMW 7-Series 740Li
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,071
Model Year20082008201220122012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim750Li760Li740Li750Li760Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine360hp V8438hp V12315hp I6400hp V8535hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13420, 13600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20245/45-19
Total Price$110,870$137,170$105,095$116,145$147,095
Adjustments for Features-500-915-915-4,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,820$137,170$104,180$115,230$142,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,350$0$11,050$38,150
Total Invoice$100,875$126,110$96,600$106,875$135,640
Adjustments for Features-450-841-842-4,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,830$126,110$95,759$106,033$131,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,280$0$10,274$35,487

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Features Comparison: 2008 BMW 7-Series vs. 2012 BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082008201220122012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim750Li760Li740Li750Li760Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Integrated hands-free telephone$500$500   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system    $200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Lane departure warning    $200
Pedestrian detection, night  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 $50$50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100$100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250   
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    
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD changer for entertainment system$200$200   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000   
Media drive  $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls    $0
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25   
Wood trim$300$300  $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Rear wheel steering    $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,075$5,025$5,940$5,940$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$915$915$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments-450-841-842-4,394

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 BMW 7-Series vs. 2012 BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082012
Model7-Series7-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase123.2 in126.4 in
Length203.9 in205.3 in
Width74.9 in74.9 in
Height58.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,553 lb.4,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.3 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.4 in44.3 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
2008 BMW 7-Series 750Li

Adaptive Ride Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Individual Composition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
275/35ZR20 tires200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
245/40ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested275087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Comfort Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
DVD changer for entertainment system200No
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%

Option Package Details
2008 BMW 7-Series 760Li

Rear Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
DVD changer for entertainment system200No
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 7-Series 740Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested22516%
Total Not Requested120084%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Individual Composition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
245/40WR20 tires200No
275/35WR20 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested320089%
Total Not Requested40011%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 7-Series 750Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens200No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested22553%
Total Not Requested20047%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed250No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Individual Composition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
245/40WR20 tires200No
275/35WR20 tires200No
Total Requested275087%
Total Not Requested40013%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 7-Series 760Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens200No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested2511%
Total Not Requested20089%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed250No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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