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Honda Element vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $27,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $25,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelElementElementRLX
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $48,450
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $44,324
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 895
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $49,345
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $45,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,247
Model Year200820082014
ModelElementElementRLX
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7404, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$49,345
Adjustments for Features0-225-9,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$39,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$45,219
Adjustments for Features0-210-8,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$36,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RLX

Model Year200820082014
ModelElementElementRLX
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,445$1,670$11,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$9,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-8,761

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082014
ModelElementRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in112.2 in
Length169.3 in196.1 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.3 ft3

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