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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: $9,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElement
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $33,280 $36,280 $19,625
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,044 $33,774 $18,137
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 815 815 815 595
Total Price $30,095 $34,095 $37,095 $20,220
Total Invoice $28,219 $31,859 $34,589 $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: $6,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,891
Model Year2010201020102006
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, 4190, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18215/70-16
Total Price$30,095$34,095$37,095$20,220
Adjustments for Features-3,835-6,885-10,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,260$27,210$26,935$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$675$0
Total Invoice$28,219$31,859$34,589$18,732
Adjustments for Features-3,596-6,433-9,4740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,623$25,426$25,115$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$803$492$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year2010201020102006
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 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Running boards $350$350 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof  $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $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$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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated front seats $200$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$75$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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,730$7,780$11,055$895
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,835$6,885$10,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,596-6,433-9,4740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year20102006
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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