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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: $4,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelElementA3A3
TrimEX2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,935 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $21,344 $25,035 $33,364
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441 441
Options (change) 0 475 475
Options (change) 0 441 441
Destination 810 825 825
Total Price $23,745 $28,220 $37,175
Total Invoice $22,154 $26,301 $34,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,201
Model Year201120092009
ModelElementA3A3
TrimEX2.0T3.2
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$28,220$37,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-5,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$27,205$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200
Total Invoice$22,154$26,301$34,630
Adjustments for Features0-946-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$25,355$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3

Model Year201120092009
ModelElementA3A3
TrimEX2.0T3.2
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
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 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $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  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,145$3,160$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-946-5,375

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
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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