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BMW 4-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,045

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $11,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,355

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $10,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201120112011
Model4-Series4-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim428i435i528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,750 $46,250 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $38,170 $43,230 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Premium Package 2,200 2,200 1,800 1,800  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 1,350 1,350 1,750
Technology Package 3,150 3,150      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350 575 575 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 2,400 2,400 2,400
Semi-automated parking system 500 500      
Sport Line   1,700      
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750  
Navigation system     1,900 1,900  
iPod integration     400 400 400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500    
Sport Package     2,200 2,200 2,200
Around view cameras     1,200 1,200 1,200
Xenon HID headlights     900    
App support     250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Head-up display (HUD)     1,300 1,300 1,300
Rear air vents with automatic controls     500 500 500
Dynamic Handling Package       2,700 2,700
Premium Package 2,000 2,000 1,640 1,640  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 1,230 1,230 1,595
Technology Package 2,865 2,865      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455
Sunshade, rear, power 320 320 525 525 525
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 2,185 2,185 2,185
Semi-automated parking system 455 455      
Sport Line   1,545      
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685  
Navigation system     1,730 1,730  
iPod integration     365 365 365
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475    
Sport Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Around view cameras     1,095 1,095 1,095
Xenon HID headlights     820    
App support     230 230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Proximity key     910 910 910
Head-up display (HUD)     1,185 1,185 1,185
Rear air vents with automatic controls     455 455 455
Dynamic Handling Package       2,455 2,455
Options (change) 12,300 14,000 19,900 20,200 15,600
Options (change) 11,190 12,735 18,145 18,395 14,205
Destination 995 995 875 875 875
Total Price $54,045 $61,245 $65,825 $71,175 $76,675
Total Invoice $50,355 $56,960 $60,665 $65,560 $70,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,559
Model Year20152015201120112011
Model4-Series4-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim428i435i528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$54,045$61,245$65,825$71,175$76,675
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,900-2,300-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,045$60,845$63,925$68,875$74,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$0$4,950$10,450
Total Invoice$50,355$56,960$60,665$65,560$70,665
Adjustments for Features0-372-1,751-2,119-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,355$56,588$58,914$63,441$68,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,233$0$4,527$9,631

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152015201120112011
Model4-Series4-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim428i435i528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
S Voice support$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$1,925$2,325$3,825$4,225$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,900$2,300$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-372-1,751-2,119-2,120

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152011
Model4-Series5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in116.9 in
Length182.6 in193.1 in
Width71.9 in73.2 in
Height54.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested170094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested85074%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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