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

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Honda Clarity vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,010

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $28,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelClarityClarity5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimElectricFuel Cell528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,620 $58,490 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Technology Package     1,850 1,850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium Package     2,250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Head-up display (HUD)     1,300 1,300 1,300
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Heated front seats     500 500 500
App support     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear       750  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500
Sport Package         2,600
Technology Package     1,685 1,685  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Premium Package     2,050    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Head-up display (HUD)     1,185 1,185 1,185
Proximity key     910 910 910
Heated front seats     455 455 455
App support     230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear       685  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475
Sport Package         2,365
Options (change) 0 0 10,925 9,425 9,375
Options (change) 0 0 9,950 8,585 8,555
Destination 890 890 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $30,010 $59,380 $58,720 $62,820 $72,270

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,428
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelClarityClarity5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimElectricFuel Cell528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp E174hp FC240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA1A1T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8540, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,010$59,380$58,720$62,820$72,270
Adjustments for Features-2500-2,495-2,045-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,760$59,380$56,225$60,775$69,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,620$0$4,550$12,900

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelClarityClarity5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimElectricFuel Cell528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350  
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack$0    
6.6 kW onboard charger$500    
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regeneration paddles$100    
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250   
Synthetic suede trim$300$300   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,775$5,525$8,020$7,570$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$2,495$2,045$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments550-2,302-1,887-2,901

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelClarity5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in116.9 in
Length192.7 in193.1 in
Width73.9 in73.2 in
Height58.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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