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2012 BMW 7-Series vs. 2006 BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 BMW 7-Series vs. 2006 BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $102,495

2012 BMW 7-Series 740Li   
Difference: $27,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $94,235

2012 BMW 7-Series 740Li   
Difference: $24,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122006
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7760Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $75,500 $88,200 $137,300 $126,500 $118,900
Base Invoice $69,640 $81,325 $126,495 $116,560 $108,380
Cold Weather Package 800 800      
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700      
Premium Sound Package 1,800        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,800 2,800 2,200 2,200  
Luxury Seating Package 3,200 2,000      
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,700 3,700   3,700  
Individual Composition 7,700        
Active stabilizer bars 2,000 2,000      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350      
Rear Entertainment Package         2,200
HD radio         500
Satellite radio         595
Proximity key         1,000
Adaptive cruise control         2,200
Rear air vents with automatic controls         1,800
Cold Weather Package 730 730      
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545      
Premium Sound Package 1,640        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,550 2,550 2,000 2,000  
Luxury Seating Package 2,910 1,820      
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,365 3,365   3,365  
Individual Composition 7,005        
Active stabilizer bars 1,820 1,820      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,185 2,185  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320      
Rear Entertainment Package         2,000
HD radio         455
Satellite radio         540
Proximity key         910
Adaptive cruise control         2,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls         1,640
Options (change) 26,100 16,950 4,600 8,300 8,295
Options (change) 23,700 15,375 4,185 7,550 7,545
Destination 895 895 895 895 695
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,700 1,000 1,700
Total Price $102,495 $107,045 $144,495 $136,695 $129,590
Total Invoice $94,235 $98,595 $133,275 $126,005 $118,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 BMW 7-Series vs. 2006 BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 BMW 7-Series 740Li
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,156
Model Year20122012201220122006
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7760Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine315hp I6400hp V8535hp V12500hp V8438hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21245/45-19
Total Price$102,495$107,045$144,495$136,695$129,590
Adjustments for Features-1,165-965-4,915-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,330$106,080$139,580$135,530$129,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$38,250$34,200$0
Total Invoice$94,235$98,595$133,275$126,005$118,320
Adjustments for Features-1,071-889-4,533-1,0740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,164$97,706$128,742$124,931$118,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,542$35,578$31,767$0

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Features Comparison: 2012 BMW 7-Series vs. 2006 BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122012201220122006
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7760Li
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Integrated hands-free telephone    $500
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Refrigerated storage compartment    $250
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD changer for entertainment system    $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted    $1000
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear    $100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls  $0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats$150$150 $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350 $350
Rear wheel steering  $1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,065$5,865$9,815$6,065$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$965$4,915$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,071-889-4,533-1,0740

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 BMW 7-Series vs. 2006 BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122006
Model7-Series7-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase126.4 in123.2 in
Length205.3 in203.9 in
Width74.9 in74.9 in
Height58.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,433 lb.4,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 in43.4 in
Cargo Volume17.7 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 BMW 7-Series 740Li

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
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 Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Individual Composition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special exterior trim0No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
245/40WR20 tires200No
275/35WR20 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested220081%
Total Not Requested50019%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 7-Series 750Li

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
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
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 Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
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 Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
2006 BMW 7-Series 760Li

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Rear Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
DVD changer for entertainment system200No
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%

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