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

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Honda Clarity vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $36,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $67,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelClarityClarityClarity3-Series
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $55,400
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $51,150
Technology Package       3,250
Premium Package       2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
HD radio       350
Heated front seats       500
Folding second row seats       475
Rear spoiler       0
Leather door panel trim       1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Technology Package       2,960
Premium Package       1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
HD radio       315
Heated front seats       455
Folding second row seats       430
Rear spoiler       0
Leather door panel trim       1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Options (change) 0 0 0 8,575
Options (change) 0 0 0 7,800
Destination 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 1,300
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $66,150
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $61,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,314
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelClarityClarityClarity3-Series
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC414hp V8
TransmissionA1A1A1M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$66,150
Adjustments for Features-2,040-1,890-1,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,955$28,125$57,745$66,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$61,125
Adjustments for Features-1,937416-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,548$-6,189$870$61,125
Cost Above Minimum$32,737$0$7,059$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelClarityClarityClarity3-Series
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0   
26 kWh battery pack $0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500  
Automatic start / stop$150   
Regeneration paddles$100$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,950$6,800$6,550$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$1,890$1,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,937416-250

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182010
ModelClarity3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in108.7 in
Length192.7 in178.2 in
Width73.9 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested51530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

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