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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: $27,782

Lowest Total Invoice: $895

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell   
Difference: $53,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesClarityClarity
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iPlug-In Hybrid TouringFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $36,600 $58,490
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $35,090 $0
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050      
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300      
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300    
Heated front seats         500    
Wood trim         0    
Lighting Package 965 965 965 965      
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115      
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505      
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275 275    
Heated front seats         455    
Wood trim         0    
Options (change) 9,050 9,050 7,600 7,600 4,200 0 0
Options (change) 8,325 8,325 6,990 6,990 3,860 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $62,445 $57,777 $66,295 $70,595 $78,595 $29,995 $59,385
Total Invoice $58,730 $54,062 $62,325 $66,325 $73,795 $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: $21,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,113
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesClarityClarity
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iPlug-In Hybrid TouringFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8103hp I4 PiH174hp FC
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$62,445$57,777$66,295$70,595$78,595$29,995$59,385
Adjustments for Features-6,545-6,470-6,545-8,495-10,545-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,900$51,307$59,750$62,100$68,050$29,595$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$16,743$0$29,790
Total Invoice$58,730$54,062$62,325$66,325$73,795$28,485$895
Adjustments for Features-6,156-6,054-6,153-7,981-9,901-3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,574$48,008$56,172$58,344$63,894$28,105$895
Cost Above Minimum$4,566$0$8,164$10,336$15,886$27,210$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesClarityClarity
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iPlug-In Hybrid TouringFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
1-speed automatic     $800$800
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control     $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Blind spot camera, passenger side     $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control   $250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack     $0 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
6.6 kW onboard charger     $500 
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regeneration paddles     $100 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit    $0  
Laminated front side windows     $200$200
Laminated rear side windows      $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support     $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Digital instruments     $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat    $150  
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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$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
Upholstered instrument panel    $300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,620$10,545$10,620$12,570$14,620$4,475$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,545$6,470$6,545$8,495$10,545$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,156-6,054-6,153-7,981-9,901-3800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in108.3 in
Length194.6 in192.7 in
Width73.5 in73.9 in
Height58.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

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