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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $35,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $66,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
Model3-SeriesClarityClarityClarity
TrimM3Plug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $49,675 $35,090 $0 $0
Technology Package 3,250      
Premium Package 1,900      
iPod integration 400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Heated front seats 500      
Rear spoiler 0      
HD radio 350      
Folding second row seats 475      
Leather door panel trim 1,100      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595      
Technology Package 2,960      
Premium Package 1,730      
iPod integration 365      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Heated front seats 455      
Rear spoiler 0      
HD radio 315      
Folding second row seats 430      
Leather door panel trim 1,000      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540      
Options (change) 9,120 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,295 0 0 0
Destination 825 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $65,045 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $60,095 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,341
Model Year2008201820182018
Model3-SeriesClarityClarityClarity
TrimM3Plug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionM6A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$65,045$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,780-1,630-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,045$28,215$28,385$58,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$60,095$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features0-1,690359-21
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,095$26,795$-6,246$874
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,041$0$7,120

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year2008201820182018
Model3-SeriesClarityClarityClarity
TrimM3Plug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack $0  
26 kWh battery pack  $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500$500 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Regeneration paddles $100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250
Synthetic suede trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,170$6,950$6,800$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780$1,630$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,690359-21

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20082018
Model3-SeriesClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.3 in
Length178.2 in192.7 in
Width71.5 in73.9 in
Height55.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.5 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
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

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