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

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Honda Civic vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,920

Honda Civic Hybrid   
Difference: $30,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,979

Honda Civic Hybrid   
Difference: $28,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelCivic3-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,600 $49,650
Base Invoice $20,804 $45,860
Navigation system 1,750 2,150
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system 1,605 1,955
DUPL Voice texting capability   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,750 2,700
Options (change) 1,605 2,455
Destination 670 925
Gas Tax -2,100 0
Total Price $22,920 $53,275
Total Invoice $20,979 $49,240

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,323
Model Year20082013
ModelCivic3-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/45 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-18
Total Price$22,920$53,275
Adjustments for Features0-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,920$46,850
Total Invoice$20,979$49,240
Adjustments for Features0-5,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,979$43,302

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelCivic3-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DUPL Voice texting capability $50
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,795$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,938

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082013
ModelCivic3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length176.7 in182.5 in
Width69.0 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,904 lb.3,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

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