2021 BMW 4 Series trim levels explained
Base to top
$18,400
- 5 trims. $45,600 to $64,000.
- Base: 430i RWD. Top: M440i RWD.
All 5 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430i RWD | $45,600 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 29 mpg | 4 |
| 430i xDrive AWD | $47,600 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 4 |
| 430i RWD | $53,100 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 4 |
| M440i xDrive AWD | $58,500 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 382 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 4 |
| M440i RWD | $64,000 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 382 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 4 |
What changes at each step
430i to M440i: +$18,400
430i RWD $45,600 to M440i RWD $64,000.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 3.0L 6cyl.
- Power: 255 hp to 382 hp.
- MPG: 29 mpg to 26 mpg.
- Cargo: 12.0 cu ft to 10.6 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Leather seats: optional from 430i RWD, $45,600.
- Heated front seats: optional from 430i RWD, $45,600.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from 430i RWD, $45,600.
- 360 camera: optional from 430i RWD, $45,600.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 430i RWD, $45,600.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 430i RWD, $45,600.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 430i RWD, $45,600.
- Premium audio: optional from 430i RWD, $45,600.
- Remote start: optional from 430i RWD, $45,600.
- Not on any trim: Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 430i | M440i xDrive AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | O |
| Heated front seats | O | O |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O |
| 360 camera | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | N | N |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S |
| Third row | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S |
| Premium audio | O | O |
| Remote start | O | O |
| Heated rear seats | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N |
No equipment data: 430i RWD, M440i RWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 430i xDrive AWD, $47,600.
- The most hp: M440i xDrive AWD, 382 hp, $58,500.
- The best mpg: 430i RWD, 29 mpg, $45,600.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: M440i xDrive AWD, M440i RWD.
- Dropped: 430i Gran Coupe RWD, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, 440i Gran Coupe RWD, 440i RWD, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD, 440i xDrive AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 2 trims. Median change: +$650.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430i RWD | $44,950 | $45,600 | +$650 |
| 430i xDrive AWD | $46,950 | $47,600 | +$650 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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