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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $30,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $62,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesClarityClarityClarity
Trim528i535i550iPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $35,090 $0 $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500      
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900        
iPod integration 400 400 400      
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475      
App support 250 250 250      
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350      
Rearview camera     400      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475      
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Premium Package 1,640 1,640        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730        
iPod integration 365 365 365      
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Proximity key 910 910 910      
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430      
App support 230 230 230      
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320      
Rearview camera     365      
Options (change) 14,525 13,625 9,775 0 0 0
Options (change) 13,245 12,425 8,920 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $60,450 $64,600 $70,850 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $55,765 $59,590 $65,380 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,475
Model Year201120112011201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesClarityClarityClarity
Trim528i535i550iPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT8T8T8A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$60,450$64,600$70,850$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features-1,995-1,995-2,595-400-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,455$62,605$68,255$29,595$29,765$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,800$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$55,765$59,590$65,380$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features-1,840-1,840-2,395-380550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,925$57,750$62,985$28,105$-6,550$895
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$9,060$34,655$0$7,445

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year201120112011201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesClarityClarityClarity
Trim528i535i550iPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side   $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack   $0  
26 kWh battery pack    $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500$500 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0   
Regeneration paddles   $100$100 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50   
CD player$125$125$125   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Digital instruments   $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250$250
Synthetic suede trim   $300$300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,720$7,720$8,320$6,125$5,975$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$1,995$2,595$400$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,840-1,840-2,395-380550

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20112018
Model5-SeriesClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in108.3 in
Length193.1 in192.7 in
Width73.2 in73.9 in
Height57.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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