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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: $23,345

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $20,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,777

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $18,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelElementElementMDX
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,635 $24,320 $43,030
Base Invoice $21,067 $22,629 $39,863
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 710 710 895
Total Price $23,345 $25,030 $43,925
Total Invoice $21,777 $23,339 $40,758

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,080
Model Year201020102012
ModelElementElementMDX
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7253, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$23,345$25,030$43,925
Adjustments for Features0-50-10,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,345$24,980$33,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0
Total Invoice$21,777$23,339$40,758
Adjustments for Features0-47-9,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,777$23,292$30,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,515$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201020102012
ModelElementElementMDX
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $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
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,070$2,120$12,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$10,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-9,901

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20102012
ModelElementMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in108.3 in
Length169.9 in191.6 in
Width71.6 in78.5 in
Height70.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,551 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		25.142.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft383.5 ft3

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

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