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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: $16,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $15,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelElementX3X3X3X3
TrimEXsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,935 $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800
Base Invoice $21,344 $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Options (change) 0 550 550 550 550
Options (change) 0 500 500 500 500
Destination 810 995 995 995 995
Total Price $23,745 $40,495 $42,495 $43,995 $48,345
Total Invoice $22,154 $38,010 $39,850 $41,230 $45,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,529
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelElementX3X3X3X3
TrimEXsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionA5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$23,745$40,495$42,495$43,995$48,345
Adjustments for Features0-5,675-7,625-7,625-9,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$34,820$34,870$36,370$38,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50$1,550$3,800
Total Invoice$22,154$38,010$39,850$41,230$45,230
Adjustments for Features0-5,327-7,150-7,146-9,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$32,683$32,700$34,084$36,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17$1,401$3,449

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelElementX3X3X3X3
TrimEXsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Removable cooler console$175    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
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    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $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
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$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$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$2,095$7,770$9,720$9,720$11,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675$7,625$7,625$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,327-7,150-7,146-9,098

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112016
ModelElementX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in110.6 in
Length169.9 in183.8 in
Width71.6 in74.1 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft363.3 ft3

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