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Honda Civic vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,920

Honda Civic Hybrid   
Difference: $35,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,746

Honda Civic Hybrid   
Difference: $32,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelCivic5-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,950 $60,950
Base Invoice $22,041 $56,255
Navigation system 2,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 1,834  
Leather seating surfaces 1,101  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 3,200 1,400
Options (change) 2,935 1,275
Destination 770 895
Total Price $27,920 $63,245
Total Invoice $25,746 $58,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,605
Model Year20112012
ModelCivic5-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)40/45 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/45-18
Total Price$27,920$63,245
Adjustments for Features0-6,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,920$56,670
Total Invoice$25,746$58,425
Adjustments for Features0-6,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,746$52,351

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelCivic5-Series
TrimHybridActiveHybrid 5
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
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
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel 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
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Total Value of Features$2,145$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,074

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelCivic5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length176.7 in193.1 in
Width69.0 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,904 lb.4,365 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft318.4 ft3

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