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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $13,137

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Element
TrimA3 e-tronEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $22,935
Base Invoice $36,736 $21,344
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Options (change) 575 0
Options (change) 536 0
Destination 975 810
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,882 $23,745
Total Invoice $34,079 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,462
Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Element
TrimA3 e-tronEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH166hp I4
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/70-16
Total Price$36,882$23,745
Adjustments for Features-6,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,887$23,745
Total Invoice$34,079$22,154
Adjustments for Features-6,4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,616$22,154

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Element
TrimA3 e-tronEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable cooler console $175
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,340$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4630

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Element
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in101.4 in
Length169.8 in169.9 in
Width70.3 in71.6 in
Height56.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft374.6 ft3

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