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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: $41,770

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $7,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,260

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $7,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018200620062006
Model4-Series4-Series4-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430i440iM4325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,300 $49,700 $67,700 $32,300 $37,600 $48,900
Base Invoice $40,950 $46,900 $63,640 $29,575 $34,395 $44,680
Premium Package 2,300 2,000   2,000 2,200 2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 475 475 475
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350 350 400 400 400
Leather seating surfaces 1,450   950 1,450    
Luxury Package   1,450        
Sunroof     0      
Obstacle detection, rear     750 350 350 350
Wood trim     0      
Steering-linked headlights       800 800  
Sport Package       1,000 600  
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Navigation system       1,800 1,800 1,800
Adjustable seats           500
Xenon HID headlights           700
Rear spoiler           0
Premium Package 2,115 1,840   1,820 2,000 2,455
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 430 430 430
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320 320 365 365 365
Leather seating surfaces 1,335   875 1,320    
Luxury Package   1,335        
Sunroof     0      
Obstacle detection, rear     690 320 320 320
Wood trim     0      
Steering-linked headlights       730 730  
Sport Package       910 545  
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Navigation system       1,640 1,640 1,640
Adjustable seats           455
Xenon HID headlights           635
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 4,650 4,350 2,600 8,775 7,125 7,425
Options (change) 4,275 4,000 2,390 7,990 6,485 6,755
Destination 995 995 995 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $48,945 $55,045 $71,295 $41,770 $45,420 $58,020
Total Invoice $46,220 $51,895 $67,025 $38,260 $41,575 $53,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325Ci
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,569
Model Year201820182018200620062006
Model4-Series4-Series4-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430i440iM4325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine248hp I4320hp I6425hp I6184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6
TransmissionT8T8M6M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 10?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$48,945$55,045$71,295$41,770$45,420$58,020
Adjustments for Features-4,650-4,925-4,5500-150-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,295$50,120$66,745$41,770$45,270$57,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,825$22,450$0$3,500$15,830
Total Invoice$46,220$51,895$67,025$38,260$41,575$53,130
Adjustments for Features-4,391-4,643-4,2770-137-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,829$47,252$62,748$38,260$41,438$52,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,423$20,919$0$3,178$14,485

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

Model Year201820182018200620062006
Model4-Series4-Series4-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim430i440iM4325Ci330CiM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
6-speed manual  $150 $150$150
5-speed manual   $0  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500   
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Rear spoiler     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0   
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
Surround sound $250$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Floor mats$75$75$75   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  $100
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0   
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50   
Total Value of Features$6,790$7,065$6,690$2,140$2,290$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,650$4,925$4,550$0$150$420
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,391-4,643-4,2770-137-385

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

Model Year20182006
Model4-Series3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in107.3 in
Length182.6 in176.7 in
Width71.9 in69.2 in
Height54.2 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,559 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested51532%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147594%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45WR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45ZR17 tires200No
245/40ZR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested2025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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