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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: $30,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $62,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201120112011
ModelClarityClarityClarity5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Navigation system       1,900 1,900  
Premium Package       1,800 1,800  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500 500
Sport Package       2,200 2,200 2,200
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400 2,400
iPod integration       400 400 400
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550  
App support       250 250 250
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)       1,300 1,300 1,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350
Rearview camera           400
Navigation system       1,730 1,730  
Premium Package       1,640 1,640  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475 475
Sport Package       2,000 2,000 2,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185 2,185
iPod integration       365 365 365
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500  
App support       230 230 230
Folding second row seats       430 430 430
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Proximity key       910 910 910
Head-up display (HUD)       1,185 1,185 1,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320
Rearview camera           365
Options (change) 0 0 0 14,525 13,625 9,775
Options (change) 0 0 0 13,245 12,425 8,920
Destination 895 895 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $60,450 $64,600 $70,850
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $55,765 $59,590 $65,380

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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: $28,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,475
Model Year201820182018201120112011
ModelClarityClarityClarity5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionA1A1A1T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$60,450$64,600$70,850
Adjustments for Features-400-2500-1,995-1,995-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,595$29,765$59,385$58,455$62,605$68,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0$4,150$9,800
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$55,765$59,590$65,380
Adjustments for Features-380550-1,840-1,840-2,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,105$-6,550$895$53,925$57,750$62,985
Cost Above Minimum$34,655$0$7,445$0$3,825$9,060

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820182018201120112011
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   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
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   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$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   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$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$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 
17 kWh battery pack$0     
26 kWh battery pack $0    
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500    
Automatic start / stop$150     
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0
Regeneration paddles$100$100    
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
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   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Aux input   $50$50$50
CD player   $125$125$125
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$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$25   
USB port$25$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$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250   
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300   
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,125$5,975$5,725$7,720$7,720$8,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$250$0$1,995$1,995$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments-380550-1,840-1,840-2,395

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182011
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 Weight4,053 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
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%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
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?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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