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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: $24,480

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $20,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,344

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $18,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelInsight3-Series3-Series
TrimEX328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,965 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $20,917 $38,315 $39,695
Navigation system 1,725 2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Navigation system 1,637 1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 1,725 2,700 2,700
Options (change) 1,637 2,455 2,455
Destination 790 925 925
Total Price $24,480 $45,075 $46,575
Total Invoice $23,344 $41,695 $43,075

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,307
Model Year201220142014
ModelInsight3-Series3-Series
TrimEX328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine98hp I4 H240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$24,480$45,075$46,575
Adjustments for Features0-7,615-7,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$37,460$39,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$23,344$41,695$43,075
Adjustments for Features0-7,044-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,344$34,651$36,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220142014
ModelInsight3-Series3-Series
TrimEX328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
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
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 
Total Value of Features$1,720$9,335$9,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,615$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,044-6,950

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelInsight3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase100.4 in110.6 in
Length172.3 in182.1 in
Width66.7 in71.3 in
Height56.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

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