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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: $88,945

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,235

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
Model4-Series3-Series
TrimM4M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,700 $64,000
Base Invoice $61,125 $60,200
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700
Executive Package 3,200 3,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,550  
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration 350  
7-speed automated manual 2,900 2,900
LED headlights 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Sunroof 0 0
Wood trim 0 0
Semi-automated parking system 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150
255/35YR19 1,200 1,200
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,565
Executive Package 2,910 3,590
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,320  
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration 320  
7-speed automated manual 2,640 2,670
LED headlights 1,730 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 645
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Sunroof 0 0
Wood trim 0 0
Semi-automated parking system 455 460
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320
Ceramic brake rotors 7,415 7,500
255/35YR19 1,090 1,105
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Options (change) 24,350 23,950
Options (change) 22,155 22,040
Destination 995 995
Total Price $91,045 $88,945
Total Invoice $84,275 $83,235

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,438
Model Year20162017
Model4-Series3-Series
TrimM4M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$91,045$88,945
Adjustments for Features0-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,045$88,520
Total Invoice$84,275$83,235
Adjustments for Features0-398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,275$82,837

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

Model Year20162017
Model4-Series3-Series
TrimM4M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Total Value of Features$1,625$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398

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

Model Year20162017
Model4-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.6 in
Length182.6 in182.5 in
Width71.9 in71.3 in
Height54.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.3,630 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced USB and Smartphone Integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Text dictation50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50Yes
Total Requested117578%
Total Not Requested32522%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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