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Honda Element vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelElementElementA3A3
TrimEXSC2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,910 $22,695 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $19,347 $20,994 $25,361 $28,134
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 0 0 475 475
Options (change) 0 0 443 443
Destination 595 595 875 875
Total Price $21,505 $23,290 $28,620 $31,600
Total Invoice $19,942 $21,589 $26,679 $29,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,486
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelElementElementA3A3
TrimEXSC2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5M5M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7140, 10140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$21,505$23,290$28,620$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,415-3,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,505$23,065$26,205$28,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$1,930
Total Invoice$19,942$21,589$26,679$29,452
Adjustments for Features0-209-2,251-3,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,942$21,380$24,428$26,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,438$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelElementElementA3A3
TrimEXSC2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$750$975$3,165$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,415$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-2,251-3,229

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
ModelElementA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in101.5 in
Length169.3 in168.7 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height70.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft354.6 ft3

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