BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012 Honda Element Honda Element 2011

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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $15,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $14,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
Model3-SeriesElement
Trim328iEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $22,935
Base Invoice $34,680 $21,344
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
Options (change) 820 0
Destination 895 810
Total Price $39,295 $23,745
Total Invoice $36,395 $22,154

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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: $12,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,999
Model Year20122011
Model3-SeriesElement
Trim328iEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6166hp I4
TransmissionM6A5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/70-16
Total Price$39,295$23,745
Adjustments for Features-3,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,795$23,745
Total Invoice$36,395$22,154
Adjustments for Features-3,2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,153$22,154

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122011
Model3-SeriesElement
Trim328iEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $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 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Removable second row seats $0
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,720$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2420

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122011
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.3,516 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft374.6 ft3

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