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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: $15,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,867

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $14,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelCivic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,265 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $20,688 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Navigation system 1,500 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Sunroof   1,050     1,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
iPod integration     400 400 400
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 950
Rear spoiler         0
Navigation system 1,389 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Sunroof   955     955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
iPod integration     365 365 365
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 865
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 1,500 5,025 5,825 5,825 6,375
Options (change) 1,389 4,570 5,300 5,300 5,800
Destination 790 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $24,555 $40,500 $48,750 $50,850 $64,450
Total Invoice $22,867 $37,475 $45,060 $46,995 $59,605

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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: $14,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,299
Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelCivic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionA5T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$24,555$40,500$48,750$50,850$64,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,415-2,015-2,965-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,555$39,085$46,735$47,885$62,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,650$8,800$23,225
Total Invoice$22,867$37,475$45,060$46,995$59,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,309-1,862-2,740-1,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,867$36,166$43,198$44,255$57,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,032$8,089$21,460

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132011201120112011
ModelCivic3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX-L328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150 $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  $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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,920$3,335$3,935$4,885$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415$2,015$2,965$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,309-1,862-2,740-1,979

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132011
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

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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