BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2012 Honda Element Honda Element 2007

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BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $27,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $25,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220072007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesElementElement
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $20,910 $22,695
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $19,347 $20,994
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475   475    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430   430    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Options (change) 1,375 1,375 900 825 0 0
Options (change) 1,250 1,250 820 750 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 595 595
Total Price $49,170 $54,770 $62,745 $63,720 $21,505 $23,290
Total Invoice $45,475 $50,625 $57,970 $58,865 $19,942 $21,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,518
Model Year201220122012201220072007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesElementElement
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$49,170$54,770$62,745$63,720$21,505$23,290
Adjustments for Features-7,585-8,485-9,225-10,1250-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,585$46,285$53,520$53,595$21,505$23,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$11,935$12,010$0$1,560
Total Invoice$45,475$50,625$57,970$58,865$19,942$21,589
Adjustments for Features-7,015-7,843-8,523-9,3540-209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,460$42,782$49,447$49,511$19,942$21,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,322$10,987$11,051$0$1,438

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220122012201220072007
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesElementElement
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manual    $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Rearview camera   $200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Skid plate (one)    $50$50
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15  
Navigation system  $600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Removable second row seats    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0     
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$8,755$9,655$10,395$11,295$1,170$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,585$8,485$9,225$10,125$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,015-7,843-8,523-9,3540-209

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122007
Model5-SeriesElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in101.4 in
Length193.1 in169.3 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height57.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.477.1 ft3

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