BMW 4-Series BMW 4-Series 2017 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2008

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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: $69,820

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,475

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $5,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
Model4-Series3-Series
TrimM4M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $66,200 $56,500
Base Invoice $62,245 $52,160
Executive Package 3,600  
7-speed automated manual 2,900 2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550
Sunroof 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350
Wood trim 0 0
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Cold Weather Package   750
Premium Package   1,900
Technology Package   3,250
Obstacle detection, rear   350
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Rear spoiler   0
Executive Package 3,310  
7-speed automated manual 2,670 2,455
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 500
Sunroof 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320
Wood trim 0 0
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Cold Weather Package   685
Premium Package   1,730
Technology Package   2,960
Obstacle detection, rear   320
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 7,550 11,195
Options (change) 6,945 10,190
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $74,745 $69,820
Total Invoice $70,185 $64,475

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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: $3,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,973
Model Year20172008
Model4-Series3-Series
TrimM4M3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$74,745$69,820
Adjustments for Features-1,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,895$69,820
Total Invoice$70,185$64,475
Adjustments for Features-1,7370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,448$64,475

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

Model Year20172008
Model4-Series3-Series
TrimM4M3
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
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$3,990$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7370

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

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,620 lb.3,704 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 M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested30023%
Total Not Requested100077%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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%
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%

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