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Honda Element vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $13,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelElementRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,625 $32,895
Base Invoice $18,137 $30,646
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 595 885
Total Price $20,220 $33,780
Total Invoice $18,732 $31,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,024
Model Year20062012
ModelElementRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/55-18
Total Price$20,220$33,780
Adjustments for Features0-8,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$25,450
Total Invoice$18,732$31,531
Adjustments for Features0-7,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$23,756

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062012
ModelElementRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Total Value of Features$495$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,775

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062012
ModelElementRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in104.3 in
Length169.3 in180.7 in
Width71.5 in73.6 in
Height70.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft360.6 ft3

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