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BMW i3 vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,995

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $13,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,314

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
Modeli3Element
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $22,935
Base Invoice $42,020 $21,344
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
AWD   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
AWD   1,160
Options (change) 700 1,250
Options (change) 645 1,160
Destination 995 810
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $38,645 $24,995
Total Invoice $36,160 $23,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,473
Model Year20172011
Modeli3Element
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E166hp I4
TransmissionA1A5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)129/106 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/70-16
Total Price$38,645$24,995
Adjustments for Features-3,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,040$24,995
Total Invoice$36,160$23,314
Adjustments for Features-3,3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,787$23,314

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172011
Modeli3Element
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
5-speed automatic $900
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable cooler console $175
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heat pump$250 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Removable second row seats $0
Total Value of Features$7,900$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3730

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172011
Modeli3Element
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in101.4 in
Length157.4 in169.9 in
Width69.9 in71.6 in
Height62.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,961 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft374.6 ft3

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