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

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Honda Element vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelElementA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimEXA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $21,344 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511 511
Options (change) 0 550 550 550 550
Options (change) 0 511 511 511 511
Destination 810 895 895 895 895
Total Price $23,745 $31,345 $34,045 $34,645 $42,545
Total Invoice $22,154 $29,214 $31,724 $32,282 $39,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,838
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelElementA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimEXA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA5S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,745$31,345$34,045$34,645$42,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,530-4,530-6,230-8,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$26,815$29,515$28,415$33,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$6,910
Total Invoice$22,154$29,214$31,724$32,282$39,630
Adjustments for Features0-4,222-4,221-5,805-8,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$24,992$27,503$26,477$31,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,511$1,485$6,422

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelElementA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimEXA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Removable cooler console$175    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler    $200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration    $100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge    $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Removable second row seats$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,370$6,900$6,900$8,600$11,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530$4,530$6,230$8,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,222-4,221-5,805-8,216

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
ModelElementA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in103.8 in
Length169.9 in175.4 in
Width71.6 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in36.5 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 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft312.3 ft3

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