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Acura RSX vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RSX vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,940

Acura RSX   
Difference: $695

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,164

Acura RSX   
Difference: $1,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelRSXRSXElementElement
TrimBaseType-SLXEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,325 $23,845 $20,825 $22,935
Base Invoice $18,549 $21,754 $19,388 $21,344
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 615 615 810 810
Total Price $20,940 $24,460 $21,635 $23,745
Total Invoice $19,164 $22,369 $20,198 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $703
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelRSXRSXElementElement
TrimBaseType-SLXEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4201hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6170, 7?, 4270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17215/70-16215/70-16
Total Price$20,940$24,460$21,635$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-355-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,940$22,960$21,280$22,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0$1,015
Total Invoice$19,164$22,369$20,198$22,154
Adjustments for Features0-1,372-331-1,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,164$20,997$19,867$20,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,833$0$934

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Honda Element

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelRSXRSXElementElement
TrimBaseType-SLXEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable cooler console   $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Cassette player $50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Outside temperature display   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75
Floor mats$75$75  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,245$3,745$2,600$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$355$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,372-331-1,353

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062011
ModelRSXElement
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in101.4 in
Length172.4 in169.9 in
Width67.9 in71.6 in
Height54.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.074.6 ft3

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