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Ford Escape vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,955

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,195

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelEscapeEscapeElement
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $24,415 $22,385
Base Invoice $20,229 $22,712 $20,835
Navigation system 2,695 2,395 1,700
Satellite radio 195 195  
Convenience Package 295    
Interior ambient lighting 295 295  
3.0L V6 1,010    
AWD 1,750 1,750 1,200
Navigation system 2,291 2,036 1,577
Satellite radio 166 166  
Convenience Package 251    
Interior ambient lighting 251 251  
3.0L V6 919    
AWD 1,611 1,611 1,113
Options (change) 6,240 4,635 2,900
Options (change) 5,489 4,064 2,690
Destination 695 665 670
Total Price $28,620 $29,715 $25,955
Total Invoice $26,413 $27,441 $24,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,473
Model Year200820082009
ModelEscapeEscapeElement
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6200hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/70-16
Total Price$28,620$29,715$25,955
Adjustments for Features-745-1,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,875$27,795$25,955
Cost Above Minimum$80$0$0
Total Invoice$26,413$27,441$24,195
Adjustments for Features-688-1,7730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,725$25,668$24,195
Cost Above Minimum$57$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Honda Element

Model Year200820082009
ModelEscapeEscapeElement
TrimXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable cooler console  $175
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,840$6,015$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$1,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-688-1,7730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082009
ModelEscapeElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in101.4 in
Length174.7 in169.9 in
Width71.1 in71.6 in
Height67.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested7515%
Total Not Requested43085%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%

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