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

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

Lowest Total Price: $47,920

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,985

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
Model4-Series4-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim428i435i328i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,500 $46,000 $35,600 $41,200
Base Invoice $37,440 $42,500 $32,750 $37,905
Sport Line 2,100 1,700    
Premium Package 2,200 2,200 3,350 2,650
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350 350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Sport Package     400 400
6-speed manual     0 0
HD radio     350 350
iPod integration     400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Proximity key     500 500
Adaptive cruise control     2,400 2,400
Sport Line 1,910 1,545    
Premium Package 2,000 2,000 3,050 2,410
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320 320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090    
Sport Package     365 365
6-speed manual     0 0
HD radio     315 315
iPod integration     365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Proximity key     455 455
Adaptive cruise control     2,135 2,135
Options (change) 9,050 8,650 11,495 10,795
Options (change) 8,230 7,865 10,410 9,770
Destination 925 925 825 825
Total Price $50,475 $55,575 $47,920 $52,820
Total Invoice $46,595 $51,290 $43,985 $48,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $256
Model Year2014201420082008
Model4-Series4-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim428i435i328i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 10300, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$50,475$55,575$47,920$52,820
Adjustments for Features-2,550-1,4000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,925$54,175$47,920$52,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,250$0$4,650
Total Invoice$46,595$51,290$43,985$48,500
Adjustments for Features-2,354-1,2920-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,241$49,998$43,985$48,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,757$0$4,285

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

Model Year2014201420082008
Model4-Series4-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim428i435i328i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$3,465$2,315$915$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$1,400$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,354-1,2920-230

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

Model Year20142008
Model4-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length182.6 in181.1 in
Width71.9 in70.2 in
Height54.2 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information0No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information0No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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