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Acura MDX vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,955

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $17,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,195

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $14,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelMDXElement
TrimTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $22,385
Base Invoice $36,002 $20,835
Navigation system 2,750 1,700
AWD   1,200
Navigation system 2,475 1,577
AWD   1,113
Options (change) 2,750 2,900
Options (change) 2,475 2,690
Destination 615 670
Total Price $43,315 $25,955
Total Invoice $39,092 $24,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,778
Model Year20062009
ModelMDXElement
TrimTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionA5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/70-16
Total Price$43,315$25,955
Adjustments for Features-6,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,535$25,955
Total Invoice$39,092$24,195
Adjustments for Features-6,1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,973$24,195

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062009
ModelMDXElement
TrimTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable cooler console $175
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Total Value of Features$10,000$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1190

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Honda Element features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062009
ModelMDXElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length188.7 in169.9 in
Width77.0 in71.6 in
Height68.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.6 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.5 ft374.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Honda Element specs.

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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