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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanElementElement
TrimCrewR/TEXSC
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $29,995 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $27,290 $28,670 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system 695   1,700 1,700
Media Center 730N   1,360    
Driver Convenience Group   625    
Navigation system 619   1,577 1,577
Media Center 730N   1,210    
Driver Convenience Group   556    
Options (change) 695 1,985 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 619 1,766 1,577 1,577
Destination 995 995 670 670
Total Price $30,185 $32,975 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $28,904 $31,431 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Grand Caravan Crew
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanElementElement
TrimCrewR/TEXSC
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$30,185$32,975$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-6,825-9,425-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,360$23,550$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0$1,735
Total Invoice$28,904$31,431$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-6,535-8,984-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$22,447$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$78$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanElementElement
TrimCrewR/TEXSC
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800$800  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Sunshades, third row $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console without shifter$150$150 $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable cooler console  $175 
Roof rack$300   
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for external devices $0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Voice recorder $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200  
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Stowable second row seats$500$500  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$8,870$11,470$2,895$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,825$9,425$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,535-8,984-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122009
ModelGrand CaravanElement
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.2 in101.4 in
Length202.5 in169.9 in
Width78.7 in71.6 in
Height67.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,511 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1025100%

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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