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Honda Element vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $28,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $26,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelElementElementZ4Z4Z4
TrimEXSCsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Options (change) 0 0 900 900 900
Options (change) 0 0 820 820 820
Destination 670 670 895 895 895
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $50,445 $56,945 $65,995
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $46,655 $52,635 $60,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,823
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelElementElementZ4Z4Z4
TrimEXSCsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine166hp I4166hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM5M5M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$50,445$56,945$65,995
Adjustments for Features0-225-8,240-10,615-12,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$42,205$46,330$53,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$4,125$11,125
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$46,655$52,635$60,960
Adjustments for Features0-210-7,621-9,812-11,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$39,034$42,823$49,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$3,789$10,227

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelElementElementZ4Z4Z4
TrimEXSCsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
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$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,000$2,225$10,240$12,615$14,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$8,240$10,615$12,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-7,621-9,812-11,699

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082012
ModelElementZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase101.4 in98.3 in
Length169.3 in166.9 in
Width71.5 in70.5 in
Height70.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft310.9 ft3

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