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BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,645

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $11,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,096

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $10,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAccord
Trim328i335i335dM3EX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $27,655
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $25,299
Premium Package 2,650     2,500  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,200
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450    
Sunroof       1,050  
Leather door panel trim       1,100  
Rear spoiler       0  
Premium Package 2,410     2,275  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910 2,007
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320    
Sunroof       955  
Leather door panel trim       1,000  
Rear spoiler       0  
Options (change) 6,625 5,425 5,425 8,625 2,200
Options (change) 6,025 4,935 4,935 7,845 2,007
Destination 875 875 875 875 790
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $42,100 $48,350 $50,450 $66,700 $30,645
Total Invoice $38,930 $44,695 $46,630 $61,650 $28,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,290
Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAccord
Trim328i335i335dM3EX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8190hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$42,100$48,350$50,450$66,700$30,645
Adjustments for Features-1,670-195-1,145-2,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,430$48,155$49,305$64,455$30,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,725$8,875$24,025$0
Total Invoice$38,930$44,695$46,630$61,650$28,096
Adjustments for Features-1,544-180-1,058-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,386$44,515$45,572$59,575$28,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,129$8,186$22,189$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesAccord
Trim328i335i335dM3EX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150 $150 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Remote app$25  $25 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  $200 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Compass$0  $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Floor mats    $75
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,345$2,870$3,820$4,920$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$195$1,145$2,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,544-180-1,058-2,0750

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20112012
Model3-SeriesAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.2 in
Length178.2 in194.1 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height55.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,205 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested170059%
Total Not Requested117541%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested102548%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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