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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: $36,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $68,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelClarityClarityClarity3-Series
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $55,900
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $51,630
Convenience Package       2,900
Premium Package       2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
App support       250
Heated front seats       500
Folding second row seats       475
Rear spoiler       0
Leather door panel trim       1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Convenience Package       2,640
Premium Package       2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
App support       230
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 8,625
Options (change) 0 0 0 7,850
Destination 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 1,300
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $66,700
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $61,655

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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: $38,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,861
Model Year2018201820182011
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, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$66,700
Adjustments for Features-1,965-1,815-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,030$28,200$57,820$66,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$61,655
Adjustments for Features-1,866399-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,619$-6,206$871$61,655
Cost Above Minimum$32,825$0$7,077$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820182011
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 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 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
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  $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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,875$6,725$6,475$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$1,815$1,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,866399-240

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182011
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97568%
Total Not Requested46532%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%

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