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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElementElement
TrimXLTLimitedSportEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,700 1,700
Package 202A 2,500        
Navigation system 694 694 694 1,577 1,577
Package 202A 2,181        
Options (change) 3,295 795 795 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,875 694 694 1,577 1,577
Destination 895 895 895 670 670
Total Price $37,090 $39,790 $43,365 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $34,449 $37,117 $40,451 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,487
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElementElement
TrimXLTLimitedSportEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$37,090$39,790$43,365$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-7,185-8,950-9,975-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,905$30,840$33,390$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$3,485$0$1,735
Total Invoice$34,449$37,117$40,451$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-6,673-8,349-9,305-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,776$28,768$31,146$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$992$3,370$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerElementElement
TrimXLTLimitedSportEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$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$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Curve control$50$50$50  
Hill descent control  $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector  $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100$100
Removable cooler console   $175 
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$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$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio $50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100   
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,780$10,545$11,570$2,445$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,185$8,950$9,975$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,673-8,349-9,305-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Element

Model Year20142009
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 Weight4,535 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested2258%
Total Not Requested245092%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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