BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2012 Honda Element Honda Element 2009

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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $27,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $24,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesElementElement
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $20,835 $21,656
Technology Package 1,850 1,850        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475   475    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Navigation system         1,700 1,700
Technology Package 1,685 1,685        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430   430    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Navigation system         1,577 1,577
Options (change) 3,975 3,975 900 825 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 3,620 3,620 820 750 1,577 1,577
Destination 895 895 895 895 670 670
Total Price $51,770 $57,370 $62,745 $63,720 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $47,845 $52,995 $57,970 $58,865 $23,082 $23,903

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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: $20,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,555
Model Year201220122012201220092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesElementElement
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A5M5
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$51,770$57,370$62,745$63,720$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-7,575-8,725-8,125-9,025-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,195$48,645$54,620$54,695$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$10,425$10,500$0$1,735
Total Invoice$47,845$52,995$57,970$58,865$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-7,001-8,060-7,507-8,337-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,844$44,935$50,463$50,528$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,091$9,619$9,684$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220122012201220092009
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 automatic    $900 
5-speed manual     $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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments    $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Removable cooler console    $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
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$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
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  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250  
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$9,795$10,945$10,345$11,245$3,070$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,575$8,725$8,125$9,025$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,001-8,060-7,507-8,337-7930

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122009
Model5-SeriesElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in101.4 in
Length193.1 in169.9 in
Width73.2 in71.6 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.474.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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