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Ford C-MAX vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXElementElement
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,120 $27,275 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $23,035 $26,048 $19,541 $21,197
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 670 670
Total Price $24,995 $28,150 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $23,910 $26,923 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXElementElement
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 H166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$24,995$28,150$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-3,910-7,0100-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,085$21,140$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0$1,560
Total Invoice$23,910$26,923$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-3,740-6,7040-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,170$20,219$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$49$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Honda Element

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXElementElement
TrimHybrid SEHybrid TitaniumEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
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
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,305$8,405$1,395$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,910$7,010$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,740-6,7040-210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182008
ModelC-MAXElement
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in101.4 in
Length173.6 in169.3 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height63.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft377.1 ft3

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