BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2015 Honda Element Honda Element 2010

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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $20,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $19,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152010
Model3-Series3-SeriesElement
Trim328i328dEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,950 $43,450 $22,635
Base Invoice $39,275 $40,655 $21,067
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,577
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Options (change) 2,700 2,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,455 2,455 1,577
Destination 995 995 710
Total Price $45,645 $47,145 $25,045
Total Invoice $42,725 $44,105 $23,354

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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: $12,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,845
Model Year201520152010
Model3-Series3-SeriesElement
Trim328i328dEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D166hp I4
TransmissionT8T8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/70-16
Total Price$45,645$47,145$25,045
Adjustments for Features-8,040-7,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,605$39,205$25,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$42,725$44,105$23,354
Adjustments for Features-7,526-7,4280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,199$36,677$23,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,478$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year201520152010
Model3-Series3-SeriesElement
Trim328i328dEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable cooler console  $175
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,485$10,385$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,040$7,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,526-7,4280

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year20152010
Model3-SeriesElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in101.4 in
Length182.1 in169.9 in
Width71.3 in71.6 in
Height56.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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