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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeElementElement
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,370 $30,570 $33,080 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $24,587 $28,409 $30,687 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system 1,995     1,700 1,700
Moon and Tune Package 895        
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,695 2,395    
Navigation system 1,696     1,577 1,577
Moon and Tune Package 761        
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System   2,291 2,036    
Options (change) 2,890 2,695 2,395 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,457 2,291 2,036 1,577 1,577
Destination 825 825 825 670 670
Total Price $30,085 $34,090 $36,300 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $27,869 $31,525 $33,548 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,444
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeElementElement
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine171hp I4153hp I4 H153hp I4 H166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionA6CVTCVTA5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7320, 7320, 7270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$30,085$34,090$36,300$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-4,465-2,715-5,615-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,620$31,375$30,685$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,755$5,065$0$1,735
Total Invoice$27,869$31,525$33,548$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-4,136-2,511-5,189-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,733$29,014$28,359$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,281$4,626$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeElementElement
TrimLimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
CVT $1000$1000  
5-speed automatic   $900 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50 $50  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150$150
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100$100
Removable cooler console   $175 
Roof rack$300 $300  
Roof rails $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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Sunroof$900 $900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25 $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats$200 $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,885$4,135$7,035$2,270$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,465$2,715$5,615$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,136-2,511-5,189-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,255 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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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