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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: $30,645

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $11,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,096

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $11,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelAccord3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,655 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $25,299 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Navigation system 2,200 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Premium Package   3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats   475          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Luxury Package     0 0 0 0  
Executive Package             3,500
Sunroof             0
Wood trim             0
Navigation system 2,007 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Premium Package   2,820 2,230 2,230 2,230    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 0
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats   430          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500 500
Luxury Package     0 0 0 0  
Executive Package             3,185
Sunroof             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 2,200 8,025 6,900 6,900 6,900 4,450 4,050
Options (change) 2,007 7,300 6,280 6,280 6,280 4,050 3,685
Destination 790 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $30,645 $42,170 $46,245 $47,745 $47,594 $51,245 $68,545
Total Invoice $28,096 $39,475 $43,235 $44,615 $44,159 $47,860 $63,780

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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: $10,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,970
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelAccord3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionA5M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$30,645$42,170$46,245$47,745$47,594$51,245$68,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,505-4,355-4,455-4,480-3,205-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,645$40,665$41,890$43,290$43,114$48,040$63,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225$2,625$2,449$7,375$22,950
Total Invoice$28,096$39,475$43,235$44,615$44,159$47,860$63,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,409-4,072-4,163-4,157-2,993-4,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,096$38,066$39,163$40,452$40,002$44,867$59,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,097$2,386$1,936$6,801$21,127

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Features Comparison: Honda Accord vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelAccord3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
6-speed manual $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel      $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rearview camera$200     $200
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through$100      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100      
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers      $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats      $200
Leather door panel trim$250      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,425$3,930$6,780$6,880$6,905$5,630$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505$4,355$4,455$4,480$3,205$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,409-4,072-4,163-4,157-2,993-4,587

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Accord vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,205 lb.3,431 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 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested155051%
Total Not Requested150049%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90032%
Total Not Requested190068%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

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