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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $15,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $14,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelElement3-Series
TrimEX328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,635 $37,150
Base Invoice $21,067 $34,380
Navigation system 1,700 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Navigation system 1,577 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 1,700 3,000
Options (change) 1,577 2,730
Destination 710 875
Total Price $25,045 $41,025
Total Invoice $23,354 $37,985

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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: $11,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,890
Model Year20102011
ModelElement3-Series
TrimEX328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4230hp I6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$25,045$41,025
Adjustments for Features0-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$36,985
Total Invoice$23,354$37,985
Adjustments for Features0-3,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$34,244

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102011
ModelElement3-Series
TrimEX328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable cooler console$175 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Removable second row seats$0 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,420$6,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,741

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102011
ModelElement3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in108.7 in
Length169.9 in178.2 in
Width71.6 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,516 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		25.1 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft358.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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