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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: $13,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerElement
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $22,635
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $21,067
Navigation system 1,995   1,700
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Navigation system 1,696   1,577
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 1,700
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 1,577
Destination 815 815 710
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $25,045
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $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: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,867
Model Year201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerElement
TrimEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/70-16
Total Price$38,085$39,940$25,045
Adjustments for Features-6,515-7,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,570$32,325$25,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$23,354
Adjustments for Features-6,030-7,0560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,221$29,951$23,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year201020102010
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable cooler console  $175
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats$200$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,785$9,885$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,515$7,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,030-7,0560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year20102010
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2775100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

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