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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,795

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,580

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201520152015
Model1-Series1-Series4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim128i135i428i435iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $40,750 $46,250 $64,200
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $38,170 $43,230 $59,745
Cold Weather Package 900 600 700 700  
Premium Package 3,700 3,400 2,200 2,200  
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,150 2,150  
Sport Package 1,300 1,100      
6-speed manual 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550
HD radio 350 350      
iPod integration 400 400      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350      
Proximity key 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
Sport Line     2,100 1,700  
Executive Package         4,000
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Leather seating surfaces         0
Cold Weather Package 820 545 635 635  
Premium Package 3,365 3,095 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,955 1,955  
Sport Package 1,185 1,000      
6-speed manual 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 500 500 500
HD radio 315 315      
iPod integration 365 365      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320      
Proximity key 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
Sport Line     1,910 1,545  
Executive Package         3,640
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Leather seating surfaces         0
Options (change) 11,570 9,870 7,700 7,300 4,550
Options (change) 10,525 8,975 7,000 6,635 4,140
Destination 825 825 995 995 995
Total Price $41,795 $46,545 $49,445 $54,545 $69,745
Total Invoice $38,580 $42,960 $46,165 $50,860 $64,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,768
Model Year20092009201520152015
Model1-Series1-Series4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim128i135i428i435iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$41,795$46,545$49,445$54,545$69,745
Adjustments for Features0-100-875-875-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,795$46,445$48,570$53,670$67,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$0$5,100$19,025
Total Invoice$38,580$42,960$46,165$50,860$64,880
Adjustments for Features0-92-817-816-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,580$42,868$45,348$50,044$62,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,288$0$4,696$17,532

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20092009201520152015
Model1-Series1-Series4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim128i135i428i435iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Rearview camera    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50  $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Total Value of Features$1,000$1,100$1,875$1,875$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$875$875$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92-817-816-2,000

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20092015
Model1-Series4-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in110.6 in
Length171.7 in182.6 in
Width68.8 in71.9 in
Height56.0 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested3380100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested3080100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45094%
Total Not Requested-4506%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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