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BMW i3 vs. Honda Insight Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,480

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $11,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $10,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
Modeli3Insight
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $21,965
Base Invoice $39,690 $20,917
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Navigation system   1,725
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Navigation system   1,637
Options (change) 550 1,725
Options (change) 500 1,637
Destination 995 790
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $36,445 $24,480
Total Invoice $33,685 $23,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,263
Model Year20152012
Modeli3Insight
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E98hp I4 H
TransmissionA1CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19185/60-15
Total Price$36,445$24,480
Adjustments for Features-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,115$24,480
Total Invoice$33,685$23,344
Adjustments for Features-3,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,607$23,344

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20152012
Modeli3Insight
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,975$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0780

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20152012
Modeli3Insight
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in100.4 in
Length157.4 in172.3 in
Width69.9 in66.7 in
Height62.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft331.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Insight EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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