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Acura RLX vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $27,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $24,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelRLXElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,450 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $44,324 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation Package 2,500    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Navigation Package 2,263    
Navigation system   1,577 1,577
Options (change) 2,500 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,263 1,577 1,577
Destination 895 670 670
Total Price $51,845 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $47,482 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,147
Model Year201420092009
ModelRLXElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)404, 10270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$51,845$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-8,785-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,060$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735
Total Invoice$47,482$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-8,046-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,436$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Honda Element

Model Year201420092009
ModelRLXElementElement
TrimBaseEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed automatic $900 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
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 
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$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 with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75 $75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,580$2,645$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,785$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,046-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Honda Element

Model Year20142009
ModelRLXElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in101.4 in
Length196.1 in169.9 in
Width74.4 in71.6 in
Height57.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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