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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $10,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520092009
Modeli3ElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $39,690 $20,835 $21,656
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Navigation system   1,577 1,577
Options (change) 550 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 500 1,577 1,577
Destination 995 670 670
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $33,685 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,070
Model Year201520092009
Modeli3ElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionA1A5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$36,445$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-4,680-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,765$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735
Total Invoice$33,685$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-4,326-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,359$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year201520092009
Modeli3ElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
5-speed automatic $900 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console without shifter$150 $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable cooler console $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heat pump$250  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 $75
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Removable second row seats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,900$3,070$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,680$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,326-7930

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20152009
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 Weight2,635 lb.3,434 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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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

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