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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeEscapeElementElement
TrimXLTLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,870 $26,370 $30,570 $33,080 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $23,222 $24,587 $28,409 $30,687 $19,541 $21,197
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 825 670 670
Total Price $25,695 $27,195 $31,395 $33,905 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $24,047 $25,412 $29,234 $31,512 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,136
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeEscapeElementElement
TrimXLTLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine171hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H153hp I4 H166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionA6A6CVTCVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 680, 4?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$25,695$27,195$31,395$33,905$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-2,675-4,350-3,475-6,3750-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,020$22,845$27,920$27,530$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$175$0$5,075$4,685$0$1,560
Total Invoice$24,047$25,412$29,234$31,512$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-2,503-4,065-3,236-5,9250-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,544$21,347$25,998$25,587$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$197$0$4,651$4,240$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeEscapeElementElement
TrimXLTLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000    
CVT  $1000$1000  
5-speed manual    $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 $50  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes    $150$150
911 assist $25$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Rearview camera   $200  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 $75  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150
Roof rack $300 $300  
Roof rails$250 $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Interior air filter    $0$0
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Skid plate (one)    $50$50
Sunroof   $900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25  
USB port $25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25 $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats $200 $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$3,395$5,070$4,195$7,095$720$945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$4,350$3,475$6,375$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,503-4,065-3,236-5,9250-210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122008
ModelEscapeElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in101.4 in
Length174.7 in169.3 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height67.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,255 lb.3,434 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft377.1 ft3

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