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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $14,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $13,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelElementX3X3
TrimEXxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,935 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $21,344 $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) 0 900 900
Options (change) 0 820 820
Destination 810 875 875
Total Price $23,745 $38,525 $42,825
Total Invoice $22,154 $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: $9,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,352
Model Year201120112011
ModelElementX3X3
TrimEXxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$23,745$38,525$42,825
Adjustments for Features0-5,610-6,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$32,915$36,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$22,154$35,705$39,660
Adjustments for Features0-5,199-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$30,506$33,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,079

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW X3

Model Year201120112011
ModelElementX3X3
TrimEXxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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  
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  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$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
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$2,095$7,705$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,610$6,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,199-6,075

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112011
ModelElementX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in110.6 in
Length169.9 in183.0 in
Width71.6 in74.1 in
Height70.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,516 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
25.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft363.3 ft3

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