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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElement
TrimBaseXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,280 $32,095 $37,855 $22,935
Base Invoice $26,837 $30,027 $35,268 $21,344
Satellite radio 195      
Satellite radio 166      
Options (change) 195 0 0 0
Options (change) 166 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 810
Total Price $29,300 $32,920 $38,680 $23,745
Total Invoice $27,828 $30,852 $36,093 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,176
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElement
TrimBaseXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18255/50-20215/70-16
Total Price$29,300$32,920$38,680$23,745
Adjustments for Features-2,630-4,035-8,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,670$28,885$30,430$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,215$3,760$0
Total Invoice$27,828$30,852$36,093$22,154
Adjustments for Features-2,498-3,782-7,6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,330$27,070$28,395$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,740$3,065$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElement
TrimBaseXLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Curve control$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Removable cooler console   $175
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Intermittent wipers   $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
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 
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
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$4,925$6,330$10,545$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,630$4,035$8,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,498-3,782-7,6980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122011
ModelExplorerElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in101.4 in
Length197.1 in169.9 in
Width78.9 in71.6 in
Height70.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,516 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft374.6 ft3

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