Honda Civic Honda Civic 2011 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Honda Civic vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,725

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $17,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,816

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $16,669

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelCivic3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,955 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $20,212 $32,290 $39,190
Navigation system 2,000    
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 1,834    
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) 2,000 6,925 5,875
Options (change) 1,834 6,300 5,345
Destination 770 895 895
Total Price $24,725 $42,720 $49,170
Total Invoice $22,816 $39,485 $45,430

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Honda Civic dealer quotes or BMW 3-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,306
Model Year201120122012
ModelCivic3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionA5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,725$42,720$49,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,725$41,245$45,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150
Total Invoice$22,816$39,485$45,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,363-3,488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,816$38,122$41,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,820

Return to top

Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120122012
ModelCivic3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,595$3,070$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,363-3,488

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112012
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 Weight2,629 lb.3,407 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

Return to top

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Coupes, and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Honda models.