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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: $41,395

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,215

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim128i135i430i440iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Premium Package 3,700 3,400 2,300 2,000  
Sport Package 1,300 1,100      
6-speed manual 0 0      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350     750
Proximity key 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
iPod integration 400 400      
HD radio 350 350      
Heated front seats 500        
Cold Weather Package   600      
Leather seating surfaces     1,450   950
Luxury Package       1,450  
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Premium Package 3,365 3,095 2,115 1,840  
Sport Package 1,185 1,000      
6-speed manual 0 0      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 505 505 505
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320     690
Proximity key 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
iPod integration 365 365      
HD radio 315 315      
Heated front seats 455        
Cold Weather Package   545      
Leather seating surfaces     1,335   875
Luxury Package       1,335  
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 11,170 9,870 4,300 4,000 2,250
Options (change) 10,160 8,975 3,955 3,680 2,070
Destination 825 825 995 995 995
Total Price $41,395 $46,545 $48,595 $54,695 $70,945
Total Invoice $38,215 $42,960 $45,900 $51,575 $66,705

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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: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,781
Model Year20092009201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim128i135i430i440iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$41,395$46,545$48,595$54,695$70,945
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,075-3,350-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,395$46,095$45,520$51,345$67,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$0$5,825$22,450
Total Invoice$38,215$42,960$45,900$51,575$66,705
Adjustments for Features0-415-2,904-3,159-2,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,215$42,545$42,996$48,416$63,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,330$0$5,420$20,912

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

Model Year20092009201820182018
Model1-Series1-Series4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim128i135i430i440iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $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$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
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   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound   $250$250
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Total Value of Features$1,350$1,800$4,425$4,700$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,075$3,350$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-2,904-3,159-2,797

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

Model Year20092018
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.3,559 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

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 mirror75No
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 Requested330598%
Total Not Requested752%
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 mirror75No
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 Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%
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 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested121575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%

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