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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: $28,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $895

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell   
Difference: $53,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesClarityClarity
Trim528i535i550iPlug-In Hybrid TouringFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $36,600 $58,490
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $35,090 $0
Premium Package 2,250        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
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    
Obstacle detection, rear   750      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500    
Sport Package     2,600    
Premium Package 2,050        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
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    
Obstacle detection, rear   685      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475    
Sport Package     2,365    
Options (change) 10,925 9,425 9,375 0 0
Options (change) 9,950 8,585 8,555 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $58,720 $62,820 $72,270 $29,995 $59,385
Total Invoice $54,175 $57,960 $66,670 $28,485 $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 Fuel Cell
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,955
Model Year20122012201220182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesClarityClarity
Trim528i535i550iPlug-In Hybrid TouringFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8103hp I4 PiH174hp FC
TransmissionT8T8T8A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$58,720$62,820$72,270$29,995$59,385
Adjustments for Features-2,520-2,070-3,170-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,200$60,750$69,100$29,595$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$12,900$0$29,790
Total Invoice$54,175$57,960$66,670$28,485$895
Adjustments for Features-2,325-1,910-2,924-3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,850$56,050$63,746$28,105$895
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$11,896$27,210$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122012201220182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesClarityClarity
Trim528i535i550iPlug-In Hybrid TouringFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side   $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rollover sensor   $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
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 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regeneration paddles   $100 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $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
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
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Digital instruments   $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
LED headlights   $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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat  $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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250
Synthetic suede trim   $300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,045$7,595$8,695$5,925$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$2,070$3,170$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,325-1,910-2,924-3800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122018
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%
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
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
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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