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Honda Element vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,060

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $15,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,509

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $13,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelElementX3
TrimEX3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $36,800
Base Invoice $19,541 $33,670
AWD 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
AWD 1,298  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 1,400 825
Options (change) 1,298 750
Destination 670 695
Total Price $23,060 $38,320
Total Invoice $21,509 $35,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,635
Model Year20082006
ModelElementX3
TrimEX3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4225hp I6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/55-17
Total Price$23,060$38,320
Adjustments for Features0-5,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,060$32,895
Total Invoice$21,509$35,115
Adjustments for Features0-4,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,509$30,144

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082006
ModelElementX3
TrimEX3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Removable cargo area roof panel$300 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Satellite radio$200 
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
Outside temperature display $50
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-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,645$8,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,971

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082006
ModelElementX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in110.1 in
Length169.3 in179.7 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,567 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft371.0 ft3

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