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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: $22,945

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,376

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $1,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122010
ModelCivicCivicCivicCivicCivicElement
TrimEXEX-LSiHybridNatural GasEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,655 $22,105 $22,555 $24,200 $26,305 $22,635
Base Invoice $19,197 $20,540 $20,956 $22,479 $24,943 $21,067
Navigation system 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,700
Navigation system 1,389 1,389 1,389 1,389 1,421 1,577
Options (change) 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,700
Options (change) 1,389 1,389 1,389 1,389 1,421 1,577
Destination 790 790 790 790 790 710
Total Price $22,945 $24,395 $24,845 $26,490 $28,595 $25,045
Total Invoice $21,376 $22,719 $23,135 $24,658 $27,154 $23,354

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,373
Model Year201220122012201220122010
ModelCivicCivicCivicCivicCivicElement
TrimEXEX-LSiHybridNatural GasEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4140hp I4201hp I4110hp I4 H110hp I4 CNG166hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6CVTA5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6160, 6360, 7160, 6160, 4270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17195/65-15195/65-15215/70-16
Total Price$22,945$24,395$24,845$26,490$28,595$25,045
Adjustments for Features-1,475-2,850-1,900-8000-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,470$21,545$22,945$25,690$28,595$23,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$1,475$4,220$7,125$0
Total Invoice$21,376$22,719$23,135$24,658$27,154$23,354
Adjustments for Features-1,374-2,654-1,769-7450-979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,002$20,065$21,366$23,913$27,154$22,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$63$1,364$3,911$7,152$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220122012201220122010
ModelCivicCivicCivicCivicCivicElement
TrimEXEX-LSiHybridNatural GasEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  $900$900
6-speed manual  $150   
CVT   $1000  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  $150
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor     $50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150
Overhead console storage compartments     $100
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Removable cooler console     $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rear wiper     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Skid plate (one)     $50
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 $100 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125   
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125   
Heated mirrors $25    
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  $300
Heated front seats $200    
Leather seating surfaces $900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Metal pedals  $75   
Removable second row seats     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0   
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,750$3,800$2,700$1,900$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$2,850$1,900$800$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,374-2,654-1,769-7450-979

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122010
ModelCivicElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in101.4 in
Length177.3 in169.9 in
Width69.0 in71.6 in
Height56.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,609 lb.3,516 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.574.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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