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Acura RL vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $25,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $21,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelRLElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $43,912 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Navigation system   1,577 1,577
Options (change) 0 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 0 1,577 1,577
Destination 615 670 670
Total Price $49,915 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $44,527 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,844
Model Year200620092009
ModelRLElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT5A5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$49,915$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-9,410-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,505$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735
Total Invoice$44,527$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-8,394-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,133$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Element

Model Year200620092009
ModelRLElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed automatic $900 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
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$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable cooler console $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$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  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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  
Floor mats$75 $75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Removable second row seats $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,330$2,770$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,410$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,394-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062009
ModelRLElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in101.4 in
Length193.6 in169.9 in
Width72.2 in71.6 in
Height57.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.174.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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