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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $19,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $17,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelMDXElement
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $22,635
Base Invoice $36,514 $21,067
Technology Package 3,500  
Navigation system   1,700
Technology Package 3,174  
Navigation system   1,577
Options (change) 3,500 1,700
Options (change) 3,174 1,577
Destination 715 710
Total Price $44,410 $25,045
Total Invoice $40,403 $23,354

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,956
Model Year20082010
ModelMDXElement
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/70-16
Total Price$44,410$25,045
Adjustments for Features-9,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,415$25,045
Total Invoice$40,403$23,354
Adjustments for Features-9,0930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,310$23,354

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082010
ModelMDXElement
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable cooler console $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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$12,115$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0930

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082010
ModelMDXElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in101.4 in
Length190.7 in169.9 in
Width78.5 in71.6 in
Height68.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%

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