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Honda Element vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $25,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $22,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelElementElementRL
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $46,280
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $41,560
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Technology Package     3,620
Navigation system 1,577 1,577  
Technology Package     3,245
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 3,620
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 3,245
Destination 670 670 715
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $50,615
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,678
Model Year200920092008
ModelElementElementRL
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionA5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/50-17
Total Price$24,755$25,640$50,615
Adjustments for Features-8500-9,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$41,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$45,520
Adjustments for Features-7930-8,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$36,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RL

Model Year200920092008
ModelElementElementRL
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable cooler console$175  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,720$1,870$11,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$9,510
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-8,553

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelElementRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.2 in
Length169.9 in193.6 in
Width71.6 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested90084%
Total Not Requested17516%

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