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Ford Transit Connect vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectElementElement
TrimXLTTitaniumEXSC
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,700 $30,325 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $26,454 $28,960 $20,835 $21,656
SYNC 3 Package 875      
Alloy wheels 495      
Overhead console storage compartments 95 95    
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
5-speed automatic       800
SYNC 3 Package 805      
Alloy wheels 456      
Overhead console storage compartments 88 88    
Navigation system     1,577 1,577
5-speed automatic       742
Options (change) 1,465 95 1,700 2,500
Options (change) 1,349 88 1,577 2,319
Destination 995 995 670 670
Total Price $30,160 $31,415 $24,755 $26,440
Total Invoice $28,798 $30,043 $23,082 $24,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,553
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectElementElement
TrimXLTTitaniumEXSC
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4169hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/25 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$30,160$31,415$24,755$26,440
Adjustments for Features-4,130-5,6550-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,030$25,760$24,755$26,390
Cost Above Minimum$270$0$0$1,635
Total Invoice$28,798$30,043$23,082$24,645
Adjustments for Features-3,943-5,4080-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,855$24,635$23,082$24,598
Cost Above Minimum$220$0$0$1,516

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Honda Element

Model Year2017201720092009
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectElementElement
TrimXLTTitaniumEXSC
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable cooler console  $175 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,430$7,955$2,300$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,130$5,655$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,943-5,4080-47

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172009
ModelTransit ConnectElement
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.6 in101.4 in
Length189.7 in169.9 in
Width72.2 in71.6 in
Height72.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,499 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

SYNC 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
App support0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

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