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

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2012 BMW 7-Series vs. 2008 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 Year20122012201220082008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim740Li750Li760Li750Li760Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $75,500 $88,200 $137,300 $79,900 $124,100
Base Invoice $69,640 $81,325 $126,495 $73,690 $114,350
Cold Weather Package 800 800      
Premium Sound Package 1,800     1,800  
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700   1,000  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,800 2,800 2,200    
Luxury Seating Package 3,200 2,000   2,200  
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,700 3,700      
Individual Composition 7,700 7,700   11,000  
Active stabilizer bars 2,000 2,000      
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,200 2,200
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350   595 595
Adaptive Ride Package       1,900  
Rear Entertainment Package       2,200 2,200
Rear Comfort Seats       3,500  
HD radio       350 350
Proximity key       1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control       2,400 2,400
Rear air vents with automatic controls         1,800
Cold Weather Package 730 730      
Premium Sound Package 1,640     1,640  
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545   910  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,550 2,550 2,000    
Luxury Seating Package 2,910 1,820   2,000  
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,365 3,365      
Individual Composition 7,005 7,005   9,300  
Active stabilizer bars 1,820 1,820      
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 1,695 1,695
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,185    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320   540 540
Adaptive Ride Package       1,730  
Rear Entertainment Package       2,000 2,000
Rear Comfort Seats       3,185  
HD radio       315 315
Proximity key       910 910
Adaptive cruise control       2,135 2,135
Rear air vents with automatic controls         1,640
Options (change) 28,700 26,050 7,200 30,145 10,545
Options (change) 26,065 23,655 6,550 26,360 9,235
Destination 895 895 895 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,700 0 1,700
Total Price $105,095 $116,145 $147,095 $110,870 $137,170
Total Invoice $96,600 $106,875 $135,640 $100,875 $126,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 BMW 7-Series vs. 2008 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 Year20122012201220082008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim740Li750Li760Li750Li760Li
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine315hp I6400hp V8535hp V12360hp V8438hp V12
TransmissionT6T6T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16420, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20245/45-19245/40-20245/45-19
Total Price$105,095$116,145$147,095$110,870$137,170
Adjustments for Features-915-915-4,765-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,180$115,230$142,330$110,820$137,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,050$38,150$0$26,350
Total Invoice$96,600$106,875$135,640$100,875$126,110
Adjustments for Features-841-842-4,394-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,759$106,033$131,246$100,830$126,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,274$35,487$0$25,280

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

Model Year20122012201220082008
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
Trim740Li750Li760Li750Li760Li
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$5,940$5,940$9,790$5,075$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$915$4,765$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-841-842-4,394-450

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

Model Year20122008
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-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%
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
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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 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
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested320089%
Total Not Requested40011%

Option Package Details
2012 BMW 7-Series 750Li

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Individual Composition
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested235085%
Total Not Requested40015%

Option Package Details
2008 BMW 7-Series 750Li

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested650100%
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%
Adaptive Ride Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested850100%
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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
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%
Individual Composition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
275/35ZR20 tires200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
245/40ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested235085%
Total Not Requested40015%

Option Package Details
2008 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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