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BMW i8 vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $108,102

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $99,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
Modeli8ElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $135,700 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $125,025 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Navigation system   1,577 1,577
Options (change) 0 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 0 1,577 1,577
Destination 950 670 670
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $132,857 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $122,182 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $97,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,977
Model Year201420092009
Modeli8ElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine357hp I3 PiH166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6A5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$132,857$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-11,870-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,987$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735
Total Invoice$122,182$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-10,916-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,266$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Honda Element

Model Year201420092009
Modeli8ElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $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  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$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  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 $75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Removable second row seats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$14,440$3,420$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,870$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,916-7930

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20142009
Modeli8Element
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in101.4 in
Length184.9 in169.9 in
Width76.5 in71.6 in
Height50.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.774.6 ft3

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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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