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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelElementRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,635 $32,895
Base Invoice $21,067 $30,646
Navigation system 1,700  
Technology Package   3,100
Navigation system 1,577  
Technology Package   2,843
Options (change) 1,700 3,100
Options (change) 1,577 2,843
Destination 710 885
Total Price $25,045 $36,880
Total Invoice $23,354 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,980
Model Year20102012
ModelElementRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/55-18
Total Price$25,045$36,880
Adjustments for Features0-6,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$30,400
Total Invoice$23,354$34,374
Adjustments for Features0-6,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$28,334

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20102012
ModelElementRDX
TrimEXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
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
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
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$1,845$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,040

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20102012
ModelElementRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in104.3 in
Length169.9 in180.7 in
Width71.6 in73.6 in
Height70.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,516 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		25.1 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft360.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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