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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: $21,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $19,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElement3-Series3-Series
TrimEXSC328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $38,315 $39,695
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 0 0 550 550
Options (change) 0 0 500 500
Destination 670 670 925 925
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $42,925 $44,425
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $39,740 $41,120

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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: $11,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,919
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElement3-Series3-Series
TrimEXSC328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionM5M5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$42,925$44,425
Adjustments for Features0-225-9,300-9,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$33,625$35,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$1,600
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$39,740$41,120
Adjustments for Features0-210-8,610-8,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$31,130$32,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElement3-Series3-Series
TrimEXSC328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,045$1,270$10,345$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$9,300$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-8,610-8,516

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelElement3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in110.6 in
Length169.3 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft353.0 ft3

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