Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2008 Honda Element Honda Element 2011

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Ford Taurus vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelTaurusTaurusElement
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,635 $27,620 $22,935
Base Invoice $21,801 $25,388 $21,344
Safety and Security Package 695    
Satellite radio 195 195  
Stability control   495  
Safety and Security Package 605    
Satellite radio 170 170  
Stability control   431  
Options (change) 890 690 0
Options (change) 775 601 0
Destination 800 800 810
Total Price $25,325 $29,110 $23,745
Total Invoice $23,376 $26,789 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $364
Model Year200820082011
ModelTaurusTaurusElement
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/55-18215/70-16
Total Price$25,325$29,110$23,745
Adjustments for Features-930-3,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,395$25,730$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$0
Total Invoice$23,376$26,789$22,154
Adjustments for Features-858-3,1110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,518$23,678$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,160$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Honda Element

Model Year200820082011
ModelTaurusTaurusElement
TrimSELLimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable cooler console  $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
USB port $25 
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$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 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,475$5,925$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$3,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-858-3,1110

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082011
ModelTaurusElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in101.4 in
Length200.4 in169.9 in
Width74.5 in71.6 in
Height61.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,644 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.2 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
21.274.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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