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Honda Element vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $14,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $14,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelElementi3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,935 $44,450
Base Invoice $21,344 $42,020
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 0 700
Options (change) 0 645
Destination 810 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $23,745 $38,645
Total Invoice $22,154 $36,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,042
Model Year20112017
ModelElementi3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4168hp E
TransmissionA5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16155/70-19
Total Price$23,745$38,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$33,340
Total Invoice$22,154$36,160
Adjustments for Features0-4,964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$31,196

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
ModelElementi3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console without shifter $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
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heat pump $250
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Removable second row seats$0 
Total Value of Features$2,595$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,964

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
ModelElementi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in101.2 in
Length169.9 in157.4 in
Width71.6 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft311.8 ft3

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