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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurusElement
TrimSESELLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,555 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155 $19,625
Base Invoice $23,685 $25,665 $29,635 $35,025 $18,137
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 795 795 795 595
Total Price $26,350 $28,550 $32,950 $38,950 $20,220
Total Invoice $24,480 $26,460 $30,430 $35,820 $18,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,184
Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurusElement
TrimSESELLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19215/70-16
Total Price$26,350$28,550$32,950$38,950$20,220
Adjustments for Features-2,760-3,860-6,350-9,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,590$24,690$26,600$29,875$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$3,010$6,285$0
Total Invoice$24,480$26,460$30,430$35,820$18,732
Adjustments for Features-2,564-3,577-5,864-8,3460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,916$22,883$24,566$27,474$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$967$2,650$5,558$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurusElement
TrimSESELLimitedSHOEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler   $200 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 
CD player$125$125  $125
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Removable second row seats    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,230$5,330$7,820$10,545$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$3,860$6,350$9,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,564-3,577-5,864-8,3460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122006
ModelTaurusElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in101.4 in
Length202.9 in169.3 in
Width76.2 in71.5 in
Height60.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.177.1 ft3

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