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Honda Element vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $34,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $31,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelElementElement5-Series
TrimEXSC535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $55,950
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $51,655
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,900
Value Package     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 1,730
Value Package     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 2,495
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 2,270
Destination 670 670 875
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $59,320
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $54,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,610
Model Year200920092010
ModelElementElement5-Series
TrimEXSC535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionA5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$24,755$25,640$59,320
Adjustments for Features-8500-9,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$49,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$54,800
Adjustments for Features-7930-8,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$45,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092010
ModelElementElement5-Series
TrimEXSC535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable cooler console$175  
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,370$1,520$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$9,635
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-8,901

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092010
ModelElement5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in113.6 in
Length169.9 in191.2 in
Width71.6 in72.7 in
Height70.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested165094%

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