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

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

Lowest Total Price: $77,295

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $18,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,530

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $16,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
Model5-Series4-Series
TrimM5M4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $83,900 $66,200
Base Invoice $77,370 $62,245
Folding second row seats 475  
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 575 350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Heated steering wheel 200  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200  
Rear spoiler 0  
Full Merino Leather   2,550
Executive Package   3,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   0
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Folding second row seats 430  
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 315  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 525 320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Heated steering wheel 180  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010  
Rear spoiler 0  
Full Merino Leather   2,345
Executive Package   3,310
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   0
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Options (change) 8,295 10,100
Options (change) 7,460 9,290
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $96,020 $77,295
Total Invoice $88,655 $72,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,514
Model Year20082017
Model5-Series4-Series
TrimM5M4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V10425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-18
Total Price$96,020$77,295
Adjustments for Features0-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,020$76,880
Total Invoice$88,655$72,530
Adjustments for Features0-389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,655$72,141

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

Model Year20082017
Model5-Series4-Series
TrimM5M4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
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
Body kit$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
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel 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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-389

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

Model Year20082017
Model5-Series4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in182.6 in
Width72.7 in71.9 in
Height57.8 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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