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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,715

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $15,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,885

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $14,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCivic
Trim328i335iM3EX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $21,005
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $19,341
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 950  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Sunroof     1,050  
Rear spoiler     0  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,834
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 865  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Sunroof     955  
Rear spoiler     0  
Options (change) 6,070 6,070 6,620 2,000
Options (change) 5,520 5,520 6,020 1,834
Destination 825 825 825 710
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $39,595 $46,195 $62,545 $23,715
Total Invoice $36,430 $42,500 $57,820 $21,885

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,843
Model Year2008200820082010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCivic
Trim328i335iM3EX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$39,595$46,195$62,545$23,715
Adjustments for Features-1,850-3,650-4,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,745$42,545$58,345$23,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$20,600$0
Total Invoice$36,430$42,500$57,820$21,885
Adjustments for Features-1,702-3,358-3,8830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,728$39,142$53,937$21,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,414$19,209$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2008200820082010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCivic
Trim328i335iM3EX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,620$4,420$4,970$770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$3,650$4,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,702-3,358-3,8830

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082010
Model3-SeriesCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length178.2 in176.7 in
Width71.5 in69.0 in
Height55.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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