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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $16,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $15,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelElementElementX3X3
TrimEXSCxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $34,010 $37,965
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 0 0 900 900
Options (change) 0 0 820 820
Destination 670 670 875 875
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $38,525 $42,825
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $35,705 $39,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,159
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelElementElementX3X3
TrimEXSCxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM5M5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$38,525$42,825
Adjustments for Features0-225-6,835-7,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$31,690$35,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$3,350
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$35,705$39,660
Adjustments for Features0-210-6,335-7,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$29,370$32,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$3,080

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW X3

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelElementElementX3X3
TrimEXSCxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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 with manual controls  $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
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
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$50
Floor mats $75  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$920$1,145$7,755$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$6,835$7,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-6,335-7,210

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelElementX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in110.6 in
Length169.3 in183.0 in
Width71.5 in74.1 in
Height70.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft363.3 ft3

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