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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,020

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $6,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,490

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $7,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201720172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim325Ci330CiM3430i440iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,300 $37,600 $48,900 $42,150 $48,500 $66,200
Base Invoice $29,575 $34,395 $44,680 $39,880 $45,785 $62,245
Premium Package 2,000 2,200 2,700 2,200    
Steering-linked headlights 800 800        
Sport Package 1,000 600        
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 700 700 700
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 400 350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,450       1,450 0
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,950 1,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350      
Adjustable seats     500      
Xenon HID headlights     700      
Rear spoiler     0      
Luxury Package       0 0  
Heated front seats       500 500  
Executive Package           3,600
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Premium Package 1,820 2,000 2,455 2,025    
Steering-linked headlights 730 730        
Sport Package 910 545        
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 645 645 645
Sunshade, rear, power 365 365 365 320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,320       1,335 0
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,795 1,795  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 320      
Adjustable seats     455      
Xenon HID headlights     635      
Rear spoiler     0      
Luxury Package       0 0  
Heated front seats       460 460  
Executive Package           3,310
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 9,025 7,375 7,675 5,700 4,950 4,650
Options (change) 8,220 6,715 6,985 5,245 4,555 4,275
Destination 695 695 695 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $42,020 $45,670 $58,270 $48,845 $54,445 $71,845
Total Invoice $38,490 $41,805 $53,360 $46,120 $51,335 $67,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325Ci
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,136
Model Year200620062006201720172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim325Ci330CiM3430i440iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12?, 10205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$42,020$45,670$58,270$48,845$54,445$71,845
Adjustments for Features0-150-420-3,700-3,950-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,020$45,520$57,850$45,145$50,495$66,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$15,830$0$5,350$21,775
Total Invoice$38,490$41,805$53,360$46,120$51,335$67,515
Adjustments for Features0-137-385-3,494-3,724-4,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,490$41,668$52,975$42,626$47,611$62,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,178$14,485$0$4,985$20,261

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year200620062006201720172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim325Ci330CiM3430i440iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
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  $250
Rearview camera     $200
Tires, run-flat   $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
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
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound    $250$250
Text dictation     $50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Wireless charging station     $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10   
Visor mirror, passenger  $10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Floor mats   $75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Total Value of Features$1,965$2,115$2,385$5,665$5,915$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$420$3,700$3,950$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-137-385-3,494-3,724-4,628

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20062017
Model3-Series4-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.3 in110.6 in
Length176.7 in182.6 in
Width69.2 in71.9 in
Height53.9 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147594%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45WR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45ZR17 tires200No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested2025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
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 app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
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 key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
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 app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
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
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30023%
Total Not Requested100077%

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