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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: $25,160

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $15,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,429

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $14,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCivic
Trim328i335i335dM3EX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400 $22,840
Base Invoice $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150 $21,220
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750 750 750 750  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Sunroof 1,050     1,050  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
HD radio 350 350 350 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
iPod integration   400 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950  
Technology Package       3,250  
Rear spoiler       0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685 685 685 685  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910   1,389
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Sunroof 955     955  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
HD radio 315 315 315 315  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
iPod integration   365 365 365  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 865  
Technology Package       2,960  
Rear spoiler       0  
Options (change) 6,625 7,425 7,425 8,625 1,500
Options (change) 6,025 6,755 6,755 7,850 1,389
Destination 875 875 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $40,650 $48,900 $51,350 $66,200 $25,160
Total Invoice $37,580 $45,160 $47,345 $61,175 $23,429

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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: $15,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,091
Model Year20102010201020102015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesCivic
Trim328i335i335dM3EX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8143hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$40,650$48,900$51,350$66,200$25,160
Adjustments for Features-65-1,615-2,565-2,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,585$47,285$48,785$63,210$25,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$8,200$22,625$0
Total Invoice$37,580$45,160$47,345$61,175$23,429
Adjustments for Features-60-1,491-2,365-2,7630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,520$43,669$44,980$58,412$23,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,149$7,460$20,892$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20102010201020102015
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  
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Blind spot camera, passenger side    $150
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
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 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
HDMI port    $25
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
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog lights$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 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
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    
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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$2,585$4,135$5,085$5,510$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$1,615$2,565$2,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-60-1,491-2,365-2,7630

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20102015
Model3-SeriesCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in105.1 in
Length178.2 in179.4 in
Width71.5 in69.0 in
Height55.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,755 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
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested71542%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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