BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018 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: $24,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $23,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesElementElement
Trim328d330iEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $19,541 $21,197
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Options (change) 550 550 0 0
Options (change) 505 505 0 0
Destination 995 995 670 670
Total Price $47,495 $45,995 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $44,915 $43,520 $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: $13,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,137
Model Year2018201820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesElementElement
Trim328d330iEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$47,495$45,995$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-10,650-10,7500-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$35,245$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$1,600$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$44,915$43,520$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-10,071-10,1720-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,844$33,348$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$1,496$0$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year2018201820082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesElementElement
Trim328d330iEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$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  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$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  
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
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$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,720$11,820$1,070$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,650$10,750$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,071-10,1720-210

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182008
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.3,434 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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