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BMW 5-Series vs. Honda CR-V Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Honda CR-V Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,870

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $25,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,971

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $23,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCR-V
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $25,500
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $23,724
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Premium Package 2,250        
Obstacle detection, rear   750      
Navigation system         1,700
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Premium Package 2,050        
Obstacle detection, rear   685      
Navigation system         1,577
Options (change) 5,975 4,475 1,400 1,325 1,700
Options (change) 5,440 4,075 1,275 1,205 1,577
Destination 895 895 895 895 670
Total Price $53,770 $57,870 $63,245 $64,220 $27,870
Total Invoice $49,665 $53,450 $58,425 $59,320 $25,971

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda CR-V

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,653
Model Year20122012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCR-V
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8166hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$53,770$57,870$63,245$64,220$27,870
Adjustments for Features-4,375-3,925-3,325-4,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,395$53,945$59,920$59,995$27,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$10,525$10,600$0
Total Invoice$49,665$53,450$58,425$59,320$25,971
Adjustments for Features-4,041-3,625-3,072-3,9030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,624$49,825$55,353$55,417$25,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,201$9,729$9,793$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20122012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCR-V
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror    $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$8,170$7,720$7,120$8,020$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$3,925$3,325$4,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,041-3,625-3,072-3,9030

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda CR-V

Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesCR-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in103.1 in
Length193.1 in177.9 in
Width73.2 in71.6 in
Height57.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.472.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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