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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelElementA3A3
TrimEX2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,935 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $21,344 $24,115 $32,471
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418 418
Options (change) 0 450 450
Options (change) 0 418 418
Destination 810 775 775
Total Price $23,745 $27,155 $36,140
Total Invoice $22,154 $25,308 $33,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,467
Model Year201120082008
ModelElementA3A3
TrimEX2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionA5M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$23,745$27,155$36,140
Adjustments for Features-3350-5,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,410$27,155$30,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,230
Total Invoice$22,154$25,308$33,664
Adjustments for Features-3130-5,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,841$25,308$28,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,995

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3

Model Year201120082008
ModelElementA3A3
TrimEX2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$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  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,570$2,235$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$0$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments-3130-5,361

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,516 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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