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Honda Element vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,345

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $13,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,777

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelElementElementA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEXSCA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,635 $24,320 $39,500
Base Invoice $21,067 $22,629 $36,736
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 0 0 575
Options (change) 0 0 536
Destination 710 710 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $23,345 $25,030 $36,882
Total Invoice $21,777 $23,339 $34,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,542
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,839
Model Year201020102018
ModelElementElementA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEXSCA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA5A5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$23,345$25,030$36,882
Adjustments for Features0-50-6,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,345$24,980$29,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0
Total Invoice$21,777$23,339$34,079
Adjustments for Features0-47-6,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,777$23,292$27,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,515$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201020102018
ModelElementElementA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEXSCA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable cooler console$175  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog light, rear  $100
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,345$2,395$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$6,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-6,463

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20102018
ModelElementA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in103.5 in
Length169.9 in169.8 in
Width71.6 in70.3 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft339.5 ft3

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