Audi A3 Audi A3 2008 Honda Element Honda Element 2011

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Audi A3 vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelA3A3Element
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $22,935
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $21,344
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418  
Options (change) 450 450 0
Options (change) 418 418 0
Destination 775 775 810
Total Price $27,155 $36,140 $23,745
Total Invoice $25,308 $33,664 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,467
Model Year200820082011
ModelA3A3Element
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionM6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/70-16
Total Price$27,155$36,140$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-5,755-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,155$30,385$23,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,230$0
Total Invoice$25,308$33,664$22,154
Adjustments for Features0-5,361-313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,308$28,303$21,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,995$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year200820082011
ModelA3A3Element
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Removable cooler console  $175
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,235$7,990$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,755$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,361-313

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082011
ModelA3Element
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in101.4 in
Length168.7 in169.9 in
Width69.5 in71.6 in
Height56.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft374.6 ft3

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