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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,395

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $31,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,719

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $29,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesCivic
Trim530i540iEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $22,105
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $20,540
Premium Package 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Navigation system     1,500
Premium Package 2,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Navigation system     1,389
Options (change) 3,650 1,350 1,500
Options (change) 3,355 1,240 1,389
Destination 995 995 790
Total Price $55,845 $58,795 $24,395
Total Invoice $52,645 $55,415 $22,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,384
Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesCivic
Trim530i540iEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6140hp I4
TransmissionT8T8A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$55,845$58,795$24,395
Adjustments for Features-8,000-6,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,845$51,870$24,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0
Total Invoice$52,645$55,415$22,719
Adjustments for Features-7,542-6,5270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,103$48,888$22,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,785$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesCivic
Trim530i540iEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
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$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,545$8,470$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,000$6,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,542-6,5270

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20172012
Model5-SeriesCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in105.1 in
Length194.6 in177.3 in
Width73.5 in69.0 in
Height58.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.2,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested132560%

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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