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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: $57,835

BMW 4-Series 430i   
Difference: $7,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim528i535i550i430iM440i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $45,600 $58,500
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Sport Package 3,600 3,600 2,600    
Around view cameras 800 800      
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500    
Premium Package 2,250 1,000   2,300 2,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,200 1,200
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 350 350
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300      
App support 250 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   550 550
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500    
Active Driving Assistant       500 500
Executive Package       2,100 2,100
Luxury Package       1,850 1,450
Heated steering wheel       190 190
Blind spot warning system       500 500
Track Handling Package       1,700 1,700
Run-flat tire delete       0 0
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Sport Package 3,275 3,275 2,365    
Around view cameras 730 730      
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185    
Premium Package 2,050 910   2,115 1,840
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,105 1,105
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 320 320
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185      
App support 230 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   505 505
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475    
Active Driving Assistant       460 460
Executive Package       1,930 1,930
Luxury Package       1,700 1,335
Heated steering wheel       175 175
Blind spot warning system       460 460
Track Handling Package       1,565 1,565
Run-flat tire delete       0 0
Options (change) 17,725 16,475 12,625 11,240 10,540
Options (change) 16,145 15,005 11,515 10,335 9,695
Destination 895 895 895 995 995
Total Price $65,520 $69,870 $75,520 $57,835 $70,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series 430i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 4-Series M440i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,674
Model Year20122012201220212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim528i535i550i430iM440i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8255hp I4382hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$65,520$69,870$75,520$57,835$70,035
Adjustments for Features-400-4000-675-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,120$69,470$75,520$57,160$67,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,400$0$10,500

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

Model Year20122012201220212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series4-Series4-Series
Trim528i535i550i430iM440i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
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
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0$0
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$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,525$4,525$4,125$4,800$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$400$0$675$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-369-3690-132-363

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

Model Year20122021
Model5-Series4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in112.2 in
Length193.1 in187.9 in
Width73.2 in72.9 in
Height57.6 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
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 Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
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 Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested126578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Surround sound250No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
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 M440i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Driving Assistant
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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