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Honda Element vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $25,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $23,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011201120112011
ModelElementX5X5X5X5X5X5
TrimEXxDrive35ixDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,635 $46,300 $52,100 $54,600 $51,800 $58,900 $85,700
Base Invoice $21,067 $42,795 $48,130 $50,430 $47,855 $54,390 $79,045
Navigation system 1,700 1,900          
Telematics service, such as OnStar   750          
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150 150 150 150
iPod integration   400     400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350 350 350
Technology Package     2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Convenience Package     2,750 2,750      
Premium Package         3,400    
Driver Assistance Package             2,200
Wood trim             0
Navigation system 1,577 1,730          
Telematics service, such as OnStar   685          
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135 135 135 135
iPod integration   365     365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320 320 320
Technology Package     2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Convenience Package     2,505 2,505      
Premium Package         3,095    
Driver Assistance Package             2,000
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 1,700 3,550 6,050 6,050 7,100 3,700 2,700
Options (change) 1,577 3,235 5,510 5,510 6,465 3,370 2,455
Destination 710 875 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $25,045 $50,725 $59,025 $61,525 $59,775 $63,475 $89,275
Total Invoice $23,354 $46,905 $54,515 $56,815 $55,195 $58,635 $82,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,494
Model Year2010201120112011201120112011
ModelElementX5X5X5X5X5X5
TrimEXxDrive35ixDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4300hp I6300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionA5T8T8T8T6T8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16255/55-18255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$25,045$50,725$59,025$61,525$59,775$63,475$89,275
Adjustments for Features0-6,550-12,265-12,365-11,140-9,825-14,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$44,175$46,760$49,160$48,635$53,650$74,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,585$4,985$4,460$9,475$30,410
Total Invoice$23,354$46,905$54,515$56,815$55,195$58,635$82,375
Adjustments for Features0-6,057-11,328-11,418-10,286-9,076-13,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$40,848$43,187$45,397$44,909$49,559$68,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,339$4,549$4,061$8,711$27,972

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW X5

Model Year2010201120112011201120112011
ModelElementX5X5X5X5X5X5
TrimEXxDrive35ixDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iM
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 $1100
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350  
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50   $50$50
Remote app $25$25$25$25 $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500$500
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera$200      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails      $250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40 $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50 $50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Removable cooler console$175      
Roof rails  $250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0      
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125   
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275$275  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50      
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25     
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100 $100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25      
SMS text-to-speech reader $25     
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200 $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25      
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0 $0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers      $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates      $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats      $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0      
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0     
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,345$8,895$14,610$14,710$13,485$12,170$17,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,550$12,265$12,365$11,140$9,825$14,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,057-11,328-11,418-10,286-9,076-13,555

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW X5

Model Year20102011
ModelElementX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in115.5 in
Length169.9 in191.2 in
Width71.6 in76.1 in
Height70.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.121.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested94057%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested186593%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested94057%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested186593%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested94057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested1505%
Total Not Requested271595%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70043%
Total Not Requested94057%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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