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Honda Accord vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Accord vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,930

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $14,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,378

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $14,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelAccord3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,060 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $22,720 $32,290 $39,190
Navigation system 2,200    
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Sunroof   1,050  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Navigation system 1,988    
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Sunroof   955  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 2,200 6,925 5,875
Options (change) 1,988 6,300 5,345
Destination 670 895 895
Total Price $27,930 $42,720 $49,170
Total Invoice $25,378 $39,485 $45,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Accord vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,478
Model Year200820122012
ModelAccord3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,930$42,720$49,170
Adjustments for Features0-680-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,930$42,040$46,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150
Total Invoice$25,378$39,485$45,430
Adjustments for Features0-629-2,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,378$38,856$42,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,821

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820122012
ModelAccord3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,775$2,455$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-629-2,753

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelAccord3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length194.1 in182.5 in
Width72.7 in71.3 in
Height58.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

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