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Honda Element vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $14,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelElementTLTL
TrimEXBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,625 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $18,137 $30,991 $35,117
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 595 715 715
Total Price $20,220 $34,440 $38,940
Total Invoice $18,732 $31,706 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,244
Model Year200620082008
ModelElementTLTL
TrimEXBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$20,220$34,440$38,940
Adjustments for Features0-7,310-8,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$27,130$30,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,475
Total Invoice$18,732$31,706$35,832
Adjustments for Features0-6,730-7,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$24,976$28,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,186

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura TL

Model Year200620082008
ModelElementTLTL
TrimEXBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,245$8,555$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,310$8,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,730-7,670

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062008
ModelElementTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in107.9 in
Length169.3 in189.3 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft312.5 ft3

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