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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: $19,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,885

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $17,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
Model3-Series3-SeriesCivic
Trim328i335iEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $21,005
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $19,341
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Sunroof 1,050    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Navigation system     2,000
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Sunroof 955    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Navigation system     1,834
Options (change) 6,925 5,875 2,000
Options (change) 6,300 5,345 1,834
Destination 895 895 710
Total Price $42,720 $49,170 $23,715
Total Invoice $39,485 $45,430 $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: $16,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,405
Model Year201220122010
Model3-Series3-SeriesCivic
Trim328i335iEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$42,720$49,170$23,715
Adjustments for Features-2,375-4,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,345$44,495$23,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$0
Total Invoice$39,485$45,430$21,885
Adjustments for Features-2,195-4,3190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,290$41,111$21,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,821$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201220122010
Model3-Series3-SeriesCivic
Trim328i335iEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,070$5,370$695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$4,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,195-4,3190

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20122010
Model3-SeriesCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length182.5 in176.7 in
Width71.3 in69.0 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.2,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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