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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: $24,555

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $15,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,867

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $13,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelCivic3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,265 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $20,688 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Navigation system 1,500 2,100 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
iPod integration   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Sunroof       1,050
Rear spoiler       0
Navigation system 1,389 1,910 1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
iPod integration   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 865
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Sunroof       955
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 1,500 6,070 6,070 6,620
Options (change) 1,389 5,520 5,520 6,020
Destination 790 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $24,555 $39,595 $46,195 $62,545
Total Invoice $22,867 $36,430 $42,500 $57,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,149
Model Year2013200820082008
ModelCivic3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionA5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$24,555$39,595$46,195$62,545
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,250-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,555$39,145$43,945$59,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800$20,600
Total Invoice$22,867$36,430$42,500$57,820
Adjustments for Features0-414-2,070-2,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,867$36,016$40,430$55,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,414$19,216

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2013200820082008
ModelCivic3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250 
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,920$2,370$4,170$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,250$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-414-2,070-2,588

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132008
ModelCivic3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length179.4 in178.2 in
Width69.0 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,741 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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