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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $17,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $15,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMDXElement
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $22,935
Base Invoice $36,514 $21,344
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 715 810
Total Price $40,910 $23,745
Total Invoice $37,229 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,048
Model Year20082011
ModelMDXElement
TrimBaseEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/70-16
Total Price$40,910$23,745
Adjustments for Features-9,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,990$23,745
Total Invoice$37,229$22,154
Adjustments for Features-9,0270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,202$22,154

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082011
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
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$11,990$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0270

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082011
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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