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Honda Element vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $15,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $14,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelElementElement3-Series
TrimEXSC328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $35,400
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $32,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 0 0 1,070
Options (change) 0 0 970
Destination 670 670 825
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $37,295
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $34,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,698
Model Year200820082009
ModelElementElement3-Series
TrimEXSC328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$21,660$23,445$37,295
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$34,545
Adjustments for Features0-210-3,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$30,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082009
ModelElementElement3-Series
TrimEXSC328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
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 with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats $75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$995$1,220$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-3,636

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082009
ModelElement3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in108.7 in
Length169.3 in178.2 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft358.0 ft3

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