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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: $7,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElementElement
TrimBaseXLTLimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,280 $32,095 $37,855 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $26,837 $30,027 $35,268 $19,541 $21,197
Satellite radio 195        
Satellite radio 166        
Options (change) 195 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 166 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 670 670
Total Price $29,300 $32,920 $38,680 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $27,828 $30,852 $36,093 $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: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,956
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElementElement
TrimBaseXLTLimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18255/50-20215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$29,300$32,920$38,680$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-3,855-5,260-9,4750-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,445$27,660$29,205$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,215$3,760$0$1,560
Total Invoice$27,828$30,852$36,093$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-3,661-4,930-8,8410-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,167$25,922$27,252$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,755$3,085$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElementElement
TrimBaseXLTLimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote start  $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rearview camera  $200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100  
HD radio  $50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25  
SD Card slot  $25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
USB port $25$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Fog lights $125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
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  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,975$6,380$10,595$1,120$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$5,260$9,475$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,661-4,930-8,8410-210

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in101.4 in
Length197.1 in169.3 in
Width78.9 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft377.1 ft3

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