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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElement
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $19,625
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $18,137
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
Satellite radio 166 166 166  
Options (change) 195 195 195 0
Options (change) 166 166 166 0
Destination 735 735 735 595
Total Price $26,300 $29,300 $32,045 $20,220
Total Invoice $24,931 $27,691 $30,262 $18,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,995
Model Year2007200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElement
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4290, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18215/70-16
Total Price$26,300$29,300$32,045$20,220
Adjustments for Features-3,380-5,530-7,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,920$23,770$24,890$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$1,970$0
Total Invoice$24,931$27,691$30,262$18,732
Adjustments for Features-3,204-5,226-6,7570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,727$22,465$23,505$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$738$1,778$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year2007200720072006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElement
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor $50$50 
Side curtain airbags $350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$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$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Running boards $350$350 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar 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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,200$6,350$7,975$820
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$5,530$7,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,204-5,226-6,7570

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year20072006
ModelExplorerElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in101.4 in
Length193.4 in169.3 in
Width73.7 in71.5 in
Height72.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,372 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft377.1 ft3

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