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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: $24,395

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $16,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,719

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $14,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCivic
Trim328i335i335dM3EX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $22,105
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640 $20,540
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Sunroof       1,050  
Rear spoiler       0  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,389
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 430  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 865  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Sunroof       955  
Rear spoiler       0  
Options (change) 5,995 5,995 5,995 6,545 1,500
Options (change) 5,450 5,450 5,450 5,950 1,389
Destination 825 825 825 825 790
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $40,420 $47,120 $49,820 $63,520 $24,395
Total Invoice $37,365 $43,530 $45,945 $58,715 $22,719

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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: $15,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,777
Model Year20092009200920092012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCivic
Trim328i335i335dM3EX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$40,420$47,120$49,820$63,520$24,395
Adjustments for Features-940-2,490-3,440-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,480$44,630$46,380$60,230$24,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$6,900$20,750$0
Total Invoice$37,365$43,530$45,945$58,715$22,719
Adjustments for Features-869-2,300-3,172-3,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,496$41,230$42,773$55,674$22,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,734$6,277$19,178$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092009200920092012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCivic
Trim328i335i335dM3EX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$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$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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,585$4,135$5,085$4,935$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$2,490$3,440$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-869-2,300-3,172-3,0410

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092012
Model3-SeriesCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in105.1 in
Length178.2 in177.3 in
Width71.5 in69.0 in
Height55.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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