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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: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $27,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $59,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018200820082008
ModelClarityClarityClarity5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $44,600 $49,800 $58,800
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $41,210 $45,995 $54,275
Premium Package       2,400 2,200  
Navigation system       1,900 1,900 1,900
iPod integration       400 400 400
Xenon HID headlights       800    
HD radio       350 350 350
Folding second row seats       475 475 475
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Proximity key       1,000 1,000 1,000
Head-up display (HUD)       1,200 1,200 1,200
Lane departure warning       500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595 595
Premium Package       2,185 2,000  
Navigation system       1,730 1,730 1,730
iPod integration       365 365 365
Xenon HID headlights       730    
HD radio       315 315 315
Folding second row seats       430 430 430
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Proximity key       910 910 910
Head-up display (HUD)       1,010 1,010 1,010
Lane departure warning       455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540 540
Options (change) 0 0 0 12,520 11,520 9,320
Options (change) 0 0 0 11,260 10,345 8,345
Destination 895 895 895 825 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $57,945 $62,145 $68,945
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $53,295 $57,165 $63,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,815
Model Year201820182018200820082008
ModelClarityClarityClarity5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8
TransmissionA1A1A1M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12200, 10200, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$57,945$62,145$68,945
Adjustments for Features-535-385-13500-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,460$29,630$59,250$57,945$62,145$68,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0$4,200$10,600
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$53,295$57,165$63,445
Adjustments for Features-50885-200-368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,977$-6,520$893$53,295$57,165$63,077
Cost Above Minimum$34,497$0$7,413$0$3,870$9,782

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182018200820082008
ModelClarityClarityClarity5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25   
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 keeping assist$400$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front     $150
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   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Ski sack   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150
Residual heat   $50$50$50
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$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows  $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
CD player   $125$125$125
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Digital instruments$0$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$25   
LED headlights$1000$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
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$300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250   
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300   
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Total Value of Features$6,500$6,350$6,100$5,965$5,965$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$385$135$0$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-50885-200-368

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182008
ModelClarity5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.7 in
Length192.7 in191.1 in
Width73.9 in72.7 in
Height58.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

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