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Honda Insight vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,770

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $25,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,460

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $23,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelInsight5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEX528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $20,098 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Navigation system 1,800 1,900 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
iPod integration   400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Navigation system 1,692 1,730 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
iPod integration   365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Options (change) 1,800 3,325 3,325 875
Options (change) 1,692 3,025 3,025 795
Destination 670 875 875 875
Total Price $23,770 $49,250 $54,300 $61,950
Total Invoice $22,460 $45,545 $50,190 $57,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,970
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelInsight5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEX528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$23,770$49,250$54,300$61,950
Adjustments for Features0-4,450-5,150-7,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,770$44,800$49,150$54,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$9,850
Total Invoice$22,460$45,545$50,190$57,255
Adjustments for Features0-4,115-4,760-6,747
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,460$41,430$45,430$50,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$9,078

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2010201120112011
ModelInsight5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEX528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood trim $300$300$300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,070$6,520$7,220$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,450$5,150$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,115-4,760-6,747

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102011
ModelInsight5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in116.9 in
Length172.3 in193.1 in
Width66.7 in73.2 in
Height56.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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%

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