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Honda Element vs. Acura RSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,940

Acura RSX   
Difference: $720

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,164

Acura RSX   
Difference: $1,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelElementElementRSXRSX
TrimEXSCBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $20,325 $23,845
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $18,549 $21,754
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 615 615
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $20,940 $24,460
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $19,164 $22,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $837
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelElementElementRSXRSX
TrimEXSCBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4155hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$20,940$24,460
Adjustments for Features-225-4500-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,435$22,995$20,940$22,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$2,020
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$19,164$22,369
Adjustments for Features-210-4200-1,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,001$21,447$19,164$20,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$1,833

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RSX

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelElementElementRSXRSX
TrimEXSCBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,075$2,300$1,850$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$450$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-210-4200-1,372

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20082006
ModelElementRSX
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in101.2 in
Length169.3 in172.4 in
Width71.5 in67.9 in
Height70.4 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,735 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft316.0 ft3

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