BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012 Honda Element Honda Element 2008

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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $17,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $16,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
Model3-SeriesElementElement
Trim328iEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $34,680 $19,541 $21,197
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Options (change) 900 0 0
Options (change) 820 0 0
Destination 895 670 670
Total Price $39,295 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $36,395 $20,211 $21,867

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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: $12,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,808
Model Year201220082008
Model3-SeriesElementElement
Trim328iEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M5
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$39,295$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-4,7250-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,570$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$36,395$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-4,3760-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,019$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220082008
Model3-SeriesElementElement
Trim328iEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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 sunglass holder $25$25
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  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Outside temperature display$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 seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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$5,770$1,045$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,725$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3760-210

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122008
Model3-SeriesElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in101.4 in
Length178.2 in169.3 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height55.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft377.1 ft3

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