BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2017 Honda Element Honda Element 2006

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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $24,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $23,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
Model3-Series3-SeriesElement
Trim328d330iEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $42,950 $19,625
Base Invoice $42,020 $40,625 $18,137
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Options (change) 700 700 0
Options (change) 645 645 0
Destination 995 995 595
Total Price $46,145 $44,645 $20,220
Total Invoice $43,660 $42,265 $18,732

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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: $14,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,687
Model Year201720172006
Model3-Series3-SeriesElement
Trim328d330iEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M5
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$46,145$44,645$20,220
Adjustments for Features-10,300-10,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,845$34,245$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0
Total Invoice$43,660$42,265$18,732
Adjustments for Features-9,745-9,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,915$32,419$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$1,496$0$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year201720172006
Model3-Series3-SeriesElement
Trim328d330iEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-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 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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$11,170$11,270$870
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,300$10,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,745-9,8460

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172006
Model3-SeriesElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in101.4 in
Length182.0 in169.3 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,663 lb.3,372 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft377.1 ft3

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