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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: $28,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $26,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelElementElement5-Series5-Series
TrimEXSC530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $48,295 $53,180
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Navigation system 1,577 1,577    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 850 850
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 785 785
Destination 670 670 995 995
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $53,045 $58,295
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $50,075 $54,960

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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: $20,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,022
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelElementElement5-Series5-Series
TrimEXSC530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionA5M5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$53,045$58,295
Adjustments for Features-8500-8,225-9,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$44,820$48,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$4,100
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$50,075$54,960
Adjustments for Features-7930-7,764-8,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$42,311$46,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$3,810

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelElementElement5-Series5-Series
TrimEXSC530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
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, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter  $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
Removable cooler console$175   
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  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50
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  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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 
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$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,745$1,895$10,120$11,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$8,225$9,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-7,764-8,839

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092017
ModelElement5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in117.1 in
Length169.9 in194.6 in
Width71.6 in73.5 in
Height70.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft318.7 ft3

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