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Honda Insight vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,125

Honda Insight   
Difference: $22,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,776

Honda Insight   
Difference: $20,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelInsight3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,330 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $18,062 $39,275 $40,655
Automatic climate control, front 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Automatic climate control, front 1,119    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 1,200 550 550
Options (change) 1,119 500 500
Destination 595 995 995
Total Price $21,125 $43,495 $44,995
Total Invoice $19,776 $40,770 $42,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,596
Model Year200620152015
ModelInsight3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine73hp I3 H240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionM5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-14225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,125$43,495$44,995
Adjustments for Features0-12,160-12,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,125$31,335$32,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$19,776$40,770$42,150
Adjustments for Features0-11,398-11,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,776$29,372$30,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,481

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620152015
ModelInsight3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10$12,170$12,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,160$12,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,398-11,297

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062015
ModelInsight3-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase94.5 in110.6 in
Length155.1 in182.1 in
Width66.7 in71.3 in
Height53.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight1,851 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.353.0 ft3

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