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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $14,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $13,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
Modeli3ElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $39,690 $19,541 $21,197
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Options (change) 550 0 0
Options (change) 500 0 0
Destination 995 670 670
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $33,685 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,785
Model Year201620082008
Modeli3ElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionA1M5M5
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$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-6,1550-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,290$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$33,685$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-5,6890-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,996$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year201620082008
Modeli3ElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
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 sunglass holder $25$25
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
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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  
Outside temperature display$50  
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$7,575$1,420$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,155$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6890-210

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20162008
Modeli3Element
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in101.4 in
Length157.4 in169.3 in
Width69.9 in71.5 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft377.1 ft3

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