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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: $72,375

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,855

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
Model3-Series4-Series
TrimM3M4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $67,700
Base Invoice $54,390 $63,640
7-speed automated manual 2,900 2,900
Premium Package 2,500  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350
Sunroof 0 0
Wood trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
App support 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Leather seating surfaces   950
7-speed automated manual 2,640 2,670
Premium Package 2,275  
Convenience Package 2,640  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320
Sunroof 0 0
Wood trim 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
App support 230  
Heated front seats 455  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 505
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Leather seating surfaces   875
Options (change) 11,300 5,500
Options (change) 10,290 5,060
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $72,375 $74,195
Total Invoice $66,855 $69,695

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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: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,516
Model Year20112018
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)180, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$72,375$74,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,375$72,785
Total Invoice$66,855$69,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,855$68,371

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

Model Year20112018
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$2,715$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,324

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

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,715 lb.3,620 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

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 mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Total Requested192591%
Total Not Requested2009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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%
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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