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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: $88,395

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $990

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,830

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
Model4-Series3-Series
TrimM4M3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,700 $62,000
Base Invoice $63,640 $57,720
Executive Package 2,100 4,300
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Full Merino Leather 3,500  
Active Driving Assistant 500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150
255/35YR19 1,200 1,200
Blind spot warning system 500  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,650
LED headlights   1,900
Semi-automated parking system   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Executive Package 1,930 3,915
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Full Merino Leather 3,220  
Active Driving Assistant 460  
7-speed automated manual 2,670 2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 500
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 7,415
255/35YR19 1,105 1,090
Blind spot warning system 460  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,410
LED headlights   1,730
Semi-automated parking system   455
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 20,690 25,400
Options (change) 19,035 23,115
Destination 995 995
Total Price $89,385 $88,395
Total Invoice $83,670 $81,830

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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: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,095
Model Year20182015
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, 16205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$89,385$88,395
Adjustments for Features0-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,385$88,120
Total Invoice$83,670$81,830
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,670$81,575

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

Model Year20182015
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,850$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-255

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

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,620 lb.3,595 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

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
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 monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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