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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $21,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $19,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelMDXElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,230 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $38,776 $19,541 $21,197
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 810 670 670
Total Price $43,040 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $39,586 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,435
Model Year201020082008
ModelMDXElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$43,040$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-11,8950-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,145$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$39,586$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-10,9400-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,646$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Element

Model Year201020082008
ModelMDXElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Intermittent wipers $0$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$50
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$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  
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75 $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$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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,790$895$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,895$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,9400-210

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Element

Model Year20102008
ModelMDXElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in101.4 in
Length191.6 in169.3 in
Width78.5 in71.5 in
Height68.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,595 lb.3,434 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 Headroom37.5 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft377.1 ft3

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

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