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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: $69,820

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,475

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
Model3-Series4-Series
TrimM3M4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $65,700
Base Invoice $52,160 $61,125
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 750  
7-speed automated manual 2,700 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Sunroof 0 0
Wood trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Rear spoiler 0  
Executive Package   3,200
Leather seating surfaces   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 685  
7-speed automated manual 2,455 2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Sunroof 0 0
Wood trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Rear spoiler 0  
Executive Package   2,910
Leather seating surfaces   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 11,195 8,000
Options (change) 10,190 7,280
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $69,820 $74,695
Total Invoice $64,475 $69,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,392
Model Year20082016
Model3-Series4-Series
TrimM3M4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$69,820$74,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,820$73,045
Total Invoice$64,475$69,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,533
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,475$67,867

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

Model Year20082016
Model3-Series4-Series
TrimM3M4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Ski sack$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$2,140$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,533

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

Model Year20082016
Model3-Series4-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length181.1 in182.6 in
Width70.2 in71.9 in
Height54.1 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,585 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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