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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerElement
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $22,635
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $21,067
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,700
Audiophile Package 510    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,577
Audiophile Package 433    
Options (change) 3,065 2,555 1,700
Options (change) 2,605 2,172 1,577
Destination 645 645 710
Total Price $33,910 $35,715 $25,045
Total Invoice $30,768 $32,395 $23,354

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,733
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerElement
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17215/70-16
Total Price$33,910$35,715$25,045
Adjustments for Features-2,955-4,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,955$31,585$25,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$0
Total Invoice$30,768$32,395$23,354
Adjustments for Features-2,681-3,7460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,087$28,649$23,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$562$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerElement
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable cooler console  $175
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
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 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,550$6,725$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$4,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,681-3,7460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in101.4 in
Length193.4 in169.9 in
Width73.7 in71.6 in
Height72.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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