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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: $80,085

BMW 4-Series M4 Competition   
Difference: $28,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182021
Model5-Series4-Series
TrimM5M4 Competition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $102,600 $74,700
Executive Package 4,000 2,100
Apple CarPlay support 300 300
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Wireless charging station   500
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated steering wheel   190
Executive Package 3,680 1,930
Apple CarPlay support 275 375
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Wireless charging station   460
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Heated steering wheel   175
Options (change) 4,300 4,390
Options (change) 3,955 4,135
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $108,895 $80,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4 Competition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,846
Model Year20182021
Model5-Series4-Series
TrimM5M4 Competition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine600hp V8503hp I6
TransmissionT8T8
Drivetrain4WDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19275/35-19
Total Price$108,895$80,085
Adjustments for Features-10,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,145$80,085

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

Model Year20182021
Model5-Series4-Series
TrimM5M4 Competition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
4WD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers, alternate color $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Gesture control system$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
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$13,875$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,0740

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

Model Year20182021
Model5-Series4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.1 in112.2 in
Length194.6 in187.9 in
Width73.5 in72.9 in
Height58.2 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,880 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Total Requested107540%
Total Not Requested162560%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4 Competition

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Text dictation50Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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