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Honda CR-V vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-V vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,415

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $25,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,476

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $23,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelCR-V5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEX-L528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,045 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $24,229 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Navigation system 1,700        
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Premium Package   2,250      
Obstacle detection, rear     750    
Navigation system 1,577        
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Premium Package   2,050      
Obstacle detection, rear     685    
Options (change) 1,700 5,975 4,475 1,400 1,325
Options (change) 1,577 5,440 4,075 1,275 1,205
Destination 670 895 895 895 895
Total Price $28,415 $53,770 $57,870 $63,245 $64,220
Total Invoice $26,476 $49,665 $53,450 $58,425 $59,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-V EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,148
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelCR-V5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEX-L528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,415$53,770$57,870$63,245$64,220
Adjustments for Features0-4,375-3,925-3,325-4,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,415$49,395$53,945$59,920$59,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$10,525$10,600
Total Invoice$26,476$49,665$53,450$58,425$59,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,041-3,625-3,072-3,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,476$45,624$49,825$55,353$55,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,201$9,729$9,793

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelCR-V5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEX-L528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Conversation mirror$25    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,795$8,170$7,720$7,120$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,375$3,925$3,325$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,041-3,625-3,072-3,903

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelCR-V5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in116.9 in
Length177.9 in193.1 in
Width71.6 in73.2 in
Height61.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115058%
Total Not Requested85042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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