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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $13,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
Model3-SeriesElementElement
Trim325iEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $31,665 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system 2,000 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Satellite radio 595    
Navigation system 1,820 1,577 1,577
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Satellite radio 540    
Options (change) 3,070 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,790 1,577 1,577
Destination 695 670 670
Total Price $38,365 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $35,150 $23,082 $23,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,395
Model Year200620092009
Model3-SeriesElementElement
Trim325iEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6A5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$38,365$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-4,875-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,490$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735
Total Invoice$35,150$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-4,466-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,684$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year200620092009
Model3-SeriesElementElement
Trim325iEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable cooler console $175 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats  $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Removable second row seats $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,095$2,070$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,875$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,466-7930

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in101.4 in
Length178.2 in169.9 in
Width71.5 in71.6 in
Height55.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.0 ft374.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element specs.

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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