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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $10,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelTaurusTaurusElementElement
TrimLimitedSHOEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,155 $38,155 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $29,635 $35,025 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,700 1,700
Package 302A 2,000      
Package 401A   2,000    
Navigation system 1,610 1,610 1,577 1,577
Package 302A 1,740      
Package 401A   1,740    
Options (change) 3,850 3,850 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 3,350 3,350 1,577 1,577
Destination 795 795 670 670
Total Price $36,800 $42,800 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $33,780 $39,170 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,970
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelTaurusTaurusElementElement
TrimLimitedSHOEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6365hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$36,800$42,800$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-6,015-8,915-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,785$33,885$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$1,735
Total Invoice$33,780$39,170$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-5,521-8,159-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,259$31,011$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,752$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelTaurusTaurusElementElement
TrimLimitedSHOEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Removable cooler console  $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$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  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,660$10,560$2,495$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,015$8,915$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,521-8,159-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122009
ModelTaurusElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in101.4 in
Length202.9 in169.9 in
Width76.2 in71.6 in
Height60.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,434 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.174.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

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 slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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 slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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