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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: $27,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $24,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelElementElement5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEXSC528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Navigation system 1,700 1,700        
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
Folding second row seats     475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Navigation system 1,577 1,577        
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
Folding second row seats     430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 3,975 3,975 900 825
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 3,620 3,620 820 750
Destination 670 670 895 895 895 895
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $51,770 $57,370 $62,745 $63,720
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $47,845 $52,995 $57,970 $58,865

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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: $20,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,555
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelElementElement5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEXSC528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA5M5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$51,770$57,370$62,745$63,720
Adjustments for Features-8500-7,575-8,725-8,125-9,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$44,195$48,645$54,620$54,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$4,450$10,425$10,500
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$47,845$52,995$57,970$58,865
Adjustments for Features-7930-7,001-8,060-7,507-8,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$40,844$44,935$50,463$50,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$4,091$9,619$9,684

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelElementElement5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEXSC528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
5-speed manual $0    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Removable second row seats$0$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$3,070$2,220$9,795$10,945$10,345$11,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$7,575$8,725$8,125$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-7,001-8,060-7,507-8,337

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelElement5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in116.9 in
Length169.9 in193.1 in
Width71.6 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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