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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: $52,875

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $10,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,780

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $9,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim528i535i550i428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $40,500 $46,000
Base Invoice $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $37,440 $42,500
Sport Package 2,900 2,900 4,700    
Premium Package 2,400 2,200   2,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750 700 700
iPod integration 400 400 400    
HD radio 350 350 350    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250 250
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,200 1,200
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500    
Technology Package       3,150 3,150
Sport Line       2,100 1,700
Driver Assistance Package       950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Sport Package 2,640 2,640 4,275    
Premium Package 2,185 2,000   2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685 635 635
iPod integration 365 365 365    
HD radio 315 315 315    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230 230
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135 1,090 1,090
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,010 1,010    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   455 455    
Technology Package       2,865 2,865
Sport Line       1,910 1,545
Driver Assistance Package       865 865
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Options (change) 16,745 16,245 15,095 11,450 11,050
Options (change) 15,115 14,655 13,605 10,415 10,050
Destination 825 825 825 925 925
Total Price $63,370 $68,170 $76,320 $52,875 $57,975
Total Invoice $58,255 $62,670 $70,180 $48,780 $53,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,242
Model Year20092009200920142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim528i535i550i428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$63,370$68,170$76,320$52,875$57,975
Adjustments for Features-320-420-420-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,050$67,750$75,900$51,725$57,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$12,850$0$6,250
Total Invoice$58,255$62,670$70,180$48,780$53,475
Adjustments for Features-294-386-386-1,0610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,961$62,284$69,794$47,719$53,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,323$11,833$0$5,756

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

Model Year20092009200920142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim528i535i550i428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app   $25$25
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 seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100$100
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
S Voice support   $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Text dictation   $50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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 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$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,525$2,625$2,625$3,355$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$420$420$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-294-386-386-1,0610

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

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,506 lb.3,471 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 5-Series 528i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested125056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%
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
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested135084%
Total Not Requested25016%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
275/30ZR19 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested145067%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested44030%
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
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested44030%
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
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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