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Honda Element vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,955

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $17,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,195

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $14,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelElementMDX
TrimEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,385 $39,950
Base Invoice $20,835 $36,002
Navigation system 1,700 2,750
AWD 1,200  
Navigation system 1,577 2,475
AWD 1,113  
Options (change) 2,900 2,750
Options (change) 2,690 2,475
Destination 670 615
Total Price $25,955 $43,315
Total Invoice $24,195 $39,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,778
Model Year20092006
ModelElementMDX
TrimEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4253hp V6
TransmissionA5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/65-17
Total Price$25,955$43,315
Adjustments for Features0-6,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,955$36,535
Total Invoice$24,195$39,092
Adjustments for Features0-6,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,195$32,973

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092006
ModelElementMDX
TrimEXTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable cooler console$175 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Total Value of Features$3,220$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,119

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Acura MDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092006
ModelElementMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.9 in188.7 in
Width71.6 in77.0 in
Height70.4 in68.7 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.4,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.1 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		25.149.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft381.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Acura MDX specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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