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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: $34,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $31,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820192019
ModelElementElementRLXRLX
TrimEXSCBaseSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $54,900 $61,900
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $50,947 $57,432
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 995 995
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $55,895 $62,895
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $51,942 $58,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,851
Model Year2008200820192019
ModelElementElementRLXRLX
TrimEXSCBaseSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionM5M5T10S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$21,660$23,445$55,895$62,895
Adjustments for Features0-225-13,860-14,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$42,035$47,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$5,925
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$51,942$58,427
Adjustments for Features0-210-12,880-13,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$39,062$44,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$5,491

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2008200820192019
ModelElementElementRLXRLX
TrimEXSCBaseSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Eco accelerator   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear   $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Rear wheel steering  $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,595$1,820$15,455$16,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$13,860$14,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-12,880-13,874

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20082019
ModelElementRLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in112.2 in
Length169.3 in198.1 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,978 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 ft314.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft314.9 ft3

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