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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: $55,695

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $10,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,425

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $8,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim528i535i550i430i440i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $42,150 $48,500
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $39,880 $45,785
Premium Package 2 4,900 4,900 2,800    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800   2,200  
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Around view cameras 800 800 800    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,200 1,200
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750 950 950
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
App support 250 250 250    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000        
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   700 700
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700    
Driver Assistance Plus       1,700 1,700
Luxury Package       0 0
Technology Package       2,750 2,750
Semi-automated parking system       500 500
Heated front seats       500 500
Sunshade, rear, power       350 350
Track Handling Package       1,700 1,700
Run-flat tire delete       0 0
Leather seating surfaces         1,450
Premium Package 2 4,460 4,460 2,550    
Premium Package 1,640 1,640   2,025  
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Around view cameras 730 730 730    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,105 1,105
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595 875 875
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
App support 230 230 230    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910        
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   645 645
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455    
Driver Assistance Plus       1,565 1,565
Luxury Package       0 0
Technology Package       2,530 2,530
Semi-automated parking system       460 460
Heated front seats       460 460
Sunshade, rear, power       320 320
Track Handling Package       1,565 1,565
Run-flat tire delete       0 0
Leather seating surfaces         1,335
Options (change) 19,925 20,225 16,175 12,550 11,800
Options (change) 18,160 18,410 14,725 11,550 10,860
Destination 875 875 875 995 995
Total Price $65,850 $71,200 $77,250 $55,695 $61,295
Total Invoice $60,680 $65,575 $71,185 $52,425 $57,640

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 430i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,564
Model Year20112011201120172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim528i535i550i430i440i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8248hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$65,850$71,200$77,250$55,695$61,295
Adjustments for Features-750-1,150-1,1500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,100$70,050$76,100$55,695$61,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$11,000$0$5,350
Total Invoice$60,680$65,575$71,185$52,425$57,640
Adjustments for Features-691-1,059-1,0600-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,989$64,516$70,125$52,425$57,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,527$10,136$0$4,980

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

Model Year20112011201120172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim528i535i550i430i440i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$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
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
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
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support   $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
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 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$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$4,125$4,525$4,525$3,375$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$1,150$1,150$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-691-1,059-1,0600-235

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

Model Year20112017
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.3,559 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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested236583%
Total Not Requested47517%
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 limiter0Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested236583%
Total Not Requested47517%
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%
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 limiter0Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested122572%
Total Not Requested47528%
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 limiter0Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 430i

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
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
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 440i

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

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