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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: $31,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720162016201620162016
ModelClarityClarity5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimElectricFuel Cell528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,620 $58,490 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300
Premium Package     2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
LED headlights     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550  
Premium Package     2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Driver Assistance Package     1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Driver Assistance Plus     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
LED headlights     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500  
Options (change) 0 0 10,250 9,150 9,150 9,250 5,300
Options (change) 0 0 9,330 8,330 8,330 8,420 4,825
Destination 890 890 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $30,010 $59,380 $61,445 $65,995 $67,495 $72,345 $72,595

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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: $26,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,724
Model Year2017201720162016201620162016
ModelClarityClarity5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimElectricFuel Cell528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp E174hp FC240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionA1A1T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8540, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$30,010$59,380$61,445$65,995$67,495$72,345$72,595
Adjustments for Features-2500-5,395-5,395-5,395-5,395-6,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,760$59,380$56,050$60,600$62,100$66,950$66,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,620$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$10,500

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2017201720162016201620162016
ModelClarityClarity5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimElectricFuel Cell528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control$25$25     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500$500
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150     
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400     
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100     
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack$0      
6.6 kW onboard charger$500      
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regeneration paddles$100      
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200     
Laminated rear side windows $100     
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100$100     
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0$0     
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat      $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $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$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$300$300
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,025$9,420$9,420$9,420$9,420$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$5,395$5,395$5,395$5,395$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments550-5,021-5,018-5,017-5,013-5,620

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172016
ModelClarity5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in116.9 in
Length192.7 in193.4 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 in35.3 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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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