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

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Honda Pilot vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,445

Honda Pilot Elite   
Difference: $1,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelPilot3-Series
TrimElite328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,470 $37,500
Premium Package   1,900
Navigation system   2,150
Cold Weather Package   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Roof rails   100
App support   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Convenience Package   2,350
Premium Package   1,730
Navigation system   1,955
Cold Weather Package   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Roof rails   90
App support   230
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Convenience Package   2,140
Options (change) 0 11,200
Options (change) 0 10,150
Destination 975 895
Total Price $48,445 $49,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot Elite
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,948
Model Year20182012
ModelPilot3-Series
TrimElite328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine280hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$48,445$49,595
Adjustments for Features-9,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,625$49,595

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelPilot3-Series
TrimElite328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HDMI port$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror$25 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,630$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1980

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelPilot3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in108.7 in
Length194.5 in178.2 in
Width78.6 in71.5 in
Height69.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,055 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%

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