BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011 Honda Element Honda Element 2009

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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: $16,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $14,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
Model3-SeriesElementElement
Trim328iEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,150 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $34,380 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system 2,100 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Navigation system 1,910 1,577 1,577
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Options (change) 3,000 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,730 1,577 1,577
Destination 875 670 670
Total Price $41,025 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $37,985 $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: $12,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,168
Model Year201120092009
Model3-SeriesElementElement
Trim328iEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6A5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$41,025$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-4,890-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,135$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735
Total Invoice$37,985$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-4,528-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,457$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year201120092009
Model3-SeriesElementElement
Trim328iEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0  
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 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
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 seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Removable second row seats $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,460$2,420$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,890$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,528-7930

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year20112009
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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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%

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