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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: $24,995

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $42,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,282

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $39,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelCivic3-Series
TrimSiM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,100 $54,850
Base Invoice $22,387 $50,640
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750
Technology Package   3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Folding second row seats   475
Sunroof   1,050
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685
Technology Package   2,960
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Folding second row seats   430
Sunroof   955
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 0 10,745
Options (change) 0 9,775
Destination 895 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $24,995 $67,720
Total Invoice $23,282 $62,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,765
Model Year20182009
ModelCivic3-Series
TrimSiM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine205hp I4414hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$24,995$67,720
Adjustments for Features0-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,995$62,855
Total Invoice$23,282$62,540
Adjustments for Features0-4,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,282$58,047

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182009
ModelCivic3-Series
TrimSiM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,595$7,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,493

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182009
ModelCivic3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length182.3 in178.2 in
Width70.8 in71.5 in
Height55.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,151 lb.3,693 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
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%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested74044%

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