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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElementElement
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $33,280 $36,280 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $27,404 $31,044 $33,774 $19,541 $21,197
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 815 815 815 670 670
Total Price $30,095 $34,095 $37,095 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $28,219 $31,859 $34,589 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,312
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElementElement
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$30,095$34,095$37,095$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-2,875-5,950-9,4750-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,220$28,145$27,620$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$400$0$1,560
Total Invoice$28,219$31,859$34,589$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-2,696-5,560-8,8350-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,523$26,299$25,754$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$776$231$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElementElement
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$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  
Brake assist   $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
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  
Console without shifter    $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$0
Intermittent wipers   $0$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$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards $350$350  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Sunroof  $900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
USB port $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$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50  
Floor mats$75$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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,970$7,045$10,570$1,095$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$5,950$9,475$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,696-5,560-8,8350-210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year20102008
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.3,434 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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