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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: $39,825

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,815

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016
Model1-Series1-Series4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim128i135i428i435iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $41,850 $48,150 $65,700
Base Invoice $27,295 $33,640 $39,180 $44,980 $61,125
Cold Weather Package 900 600      
Premium Package 2,650 1,950 2,200    
Sport Package 1,300 1,100      
6-speed manual 0        
Convenience Package 1,650        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,950 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Obstacle detection, rear   350      
Proximity key   500      
Luxury Package     0 0  
Heated front seats     500 500  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 0
Executive Package         3,200
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Cold Weather Package 820 545      
Premium Package 2,410 1,775 2,000    
Sport Package 1,185 1,000      
6-speed manual 0        
Convenience Package 1,500        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,775 1,775  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Obstacle detection, rear   320      
Proximity key   455      
Luxury Package     0 0  
Heated front seats     455 455  
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 0
Executive Package         2,910
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 9,500 7,500 5,200 4,450 3,750
Options (change) 8,645 6,825 4,730 4,050 3,410
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Total Price $39,825 $44,725 $48,045 $53,595 $70,445
Total Invoice $36,815 $41,340 $44,905 $50,025 $65,530

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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: $6,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,454
Model Year20112011201620162016
Model1-Series1-Series4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim128i135i428i435iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$39,825$44,725$48,045$53,595$70,445
Adjustments for Features00-1,750-850-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,825$44,725$46,295$52,745$68,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,900$0$6,450$21,875
Total Invoice$36,815$41,340$44,905$50,025$65,530
Adjustments for Features00-1,636-793-2,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,815$41,340$43,269$49,232$63,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,525$0$5,963$20,145

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

Model Year20112011201620162016
Model1-Series1-Series4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim128i135i428i435iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100   $100
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
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50  $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$1,175$1,175$2,925$2,025$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,750$850$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,636-793-2,116

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

Model Year20112016
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 wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested343099%
Total Not Requested251%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested223099%
Total Not Requested251%
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?
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
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
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
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested74066%
Total Not Requested37534%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested-4500%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested30027%
Total Not Requested80073%

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