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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelElementElementA3A3
TrimEXSC2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $25,035 $33,364
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,950 1,950
Premium Package     1,500  
Convenience Package     1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 1,813 1,813
Premium Package     1,396  
Convenience Package     1,675  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441 441
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 5,725 2,425
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 5,325 2,254
Destination 670 670 825 825
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $33,470 $39,125
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $31,185 $36,443

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,756
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelElementElementA3A3
TrimEXSC2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionA5M5M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,755$25,640$33,470$39,125
Adjustments for Features-8500-3,370-6,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$30,100$32,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$2,805
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$31,185$36,443
Adjustments for Features-7930-3,140-5,794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$28,045$30,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$2,604

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelElementElementA3A3
TrimEXSC2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
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 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Removable cooler console$175   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
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, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
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$100
Total Value of Features$2,620$1,770$5,140$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$3,370$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-3,140-5,794

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092009
ModelElementA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in101.5 in
Length169.9 in168.7 in
Width71.6 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
25.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested12512%
Total Not Requested93088%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%

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