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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: $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 Year20112011201120152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim528i535i550i428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $40,750 $46,250
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $38,170 $43,230
Premium Package 1,800 1,800   2,200 2,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500        
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200    
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750 950 950
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,200 1,200
Around view cameras 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   550 550
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000     1,000 1,000
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 350 350
App support 250 250 250    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
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    
Driver Assistance Plus       1,900 1,900
Technology Package       3,150 3,150
Semi-automated parking system       500 500
Sport Line         1,700
Premium Package 1,640 1,640   2,000 2,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475        
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595 865 865
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,090 1,090
Around view cameras 1,095 1,095 1,095    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   500 500
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910     910 910
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 320 320
App support 230 230 230    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
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    
Driver Assistance Plus       1,730 1,730
Technology Package       2,865 2,865
Semi-automated parking system       455 455
Sport Line         1,545
Options (change) 19,900 20,200 15,600 12,300 14,000
Options (change) 18,145 18,395 14,205 11,190 12,735
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Total Price $65,825 $71,175 $76,675 $54,045 $61,245
Total Invoice $60,665 $65,560 $70,665 $50,355 $56,960

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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: $9,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,559
Model Year20112011201120152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim528i535i550i428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$65,825$71,175$76,675$54,045$61,245
Adjustments for Features-1,900-2,300-2,3000-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,925$68,875$74,375$54,045$60,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$10,450$0$6,800
Total Invoice$60,665$65,560$70,665$50,355$56,960
Adjustments for Features-1,751-2,119-2,1200-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,914$63,441$68,545$50,355$56,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,527$9,631$0$6,233

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

Model Year20112011201120152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim528i535i550i428i435i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
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$3,825$4,225$4,225$1,925$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$2,300$2,300$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,751-2,119-2,1200-372

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

Model Year20112015
Model5-Series4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in110.6 in
Length193.1 in182.6 in
Width73.2 in71.9 in
Height57.6 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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 thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested85074%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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