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Honda Civic vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,445

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,987

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCivicCivicCivicElementElement
TrimEXEX-LSiEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,655 $22,105 $22,555 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $19,197 $20,540 $20,956 $19,541 $21,197
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 790 790 790 670 670
Total Price $21,445 $22,895 $23,345 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $19,987 $21,330 $21,746 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,902
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCivicCivicCivicElementElement
TrimEXEX-LSiEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4140hp I4201hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6360, 7270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$21,445$22,895$23,345$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-1,800-3,175-2,2250-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,645$19,720$21,120$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$1,475$0$1,560
Total Invoice$19,987$21,330$21,746$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-1,678-2,958-2,0730-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,309$18,372$19,673$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$63$1,364$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCivicCivicCivicElementElement
TrimEXEX-LSiEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Satellite radio   $200$200
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog lights  $125  
Heated mirrors $25   
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals  $75  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,975$4,350$3,400$1,175$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$3,175$2,225$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,678-2,958-2,0730-210

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122008
ModelCivicElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in101.4 in
Length177.3 in169.3 in
Width69.0 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,609 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.577.1 ft3

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