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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: $7,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusElementElement
TrimSELLimitedSHOEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,025 $37,105 $42,770 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $28,374 $35,064 $40,418 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system 795 795 795 1,700 1,700
Package 201A 1,050        
Navigation system 755 755 755 1,577 1,577
Package 201A 999        
Options (change) 1,845 795 795 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 1,754 755 755 1,577 1,577
Destination 875 875 875 670 670
Total Price $32,745 $38,775 $44,440 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $31,003 $36,694 $42,048 $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: $5,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,083
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusElementElement
TrimSELLimitedSHOEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$32,745$38,775$44,440$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-3,835-7,800-10,375-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,910$30,975$34,065$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$5,155$0$1,735
Total Invoice$31,003$36,694$42,048$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-3,631-7,381-9,817-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,372$29,313$32,231$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,941$4,859$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusElementElement
TrimSELLimitedSHOEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio $50$50  
SD Card slot   $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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
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$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Trip computer$150$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$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats $200$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$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  
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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$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$5,630$9,595$12,170$2,645$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,835$7,800$10,375$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,631-7,381-9,817-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Honda Element

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,970 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 SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Proximity key250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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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