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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: $41,770

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $7,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,260

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $7,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series4-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim325Ci330CiM3430i440iM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,300 $37,600 $48,900 $43,300 $49,700 $67,700
Base Invoice $29,575 $34,395 $44,680 $40,950 $46,900 $63,640
Steering-linked headlights 800 800        
Premium Package 2,000 2,200 2,700 2,300 2,000  
Sport Package 1,000 600        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350     750
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400 400 350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,450     1,450   950
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800      
Adjustable seats     500      
Xenon HID headlights     700      
Rear spoiler     0      
Luxury Package         1,450  
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Steering-linked headlights 730 730        
Premium Package 1,820 2,000 2,455 2,115 1,840  
Sport Package 910 545        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 505 505 505
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 320     690
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Sunshade, rear, power 365 365 365 320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,320     1,335   875
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640      
Adjustable seats     455      
Xenon HID headlights     635      
Rear spoiler     0      
Luxury Package         1,335  
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 8,775 7,125 7,425 4,650 4,350 2,600
Options (change) 7,990 6,485 6,755 4,275 4,000 2,390
Destination 695 695 695 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $41,770 $45,420 $58,020 $48,945 $55,045 $71,295
Total Invoice $38,260 $41,575 $53,130 $46,220 $51,895 $67,025

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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: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,569
Model Year200620062006201820182018
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$41,770$45,420$58,020$48,945$55,045$71,295
Adjustments for Features0-150-420-4,650-4,925-4,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,770$45,270$57,600$44,295$50,120$66,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,500$15,830$0$5,825$22,450
Total Invoice$38,260$41,575$53,130$46,220$51,895$67,025
Adjustments for Features0-137-385-4,391-4,643-4,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,260$41,438$52,745$41,829$47,252$62,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,178$14,485$0$5,423$20,919

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

Model Year200620062006201820182018
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
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$150$150
Rearview camera   $200$200$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
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$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
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
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Visor mirror, driver  $10   
Visor mirror, passenger  $10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
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$2,140$2,290$2,560$6,790$7,065$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$420$4,650$4,925$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-137-385-4,391-4,643-4,277

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

Model Year20062018
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
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%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
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%

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
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested51532%

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
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

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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