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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $15,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $14,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelElementElementTLTL
TrimEXSCBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $35,905 $39,455
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $33,712 $36,998
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 895 895
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $36,800 $40,350
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $34,607 $37,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,898
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelElementElementTLTL
TrimEXSCBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7276, 8276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$36,800$40,350
Adjustments for Features0-225-6,910-9,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$29,890$31,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$1,350
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$34,607$37,893
Adjustments for Features0-210-6,498-8,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$28,109$29,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$1,229

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura TL

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelElementElementTLTL
TrimEXSCBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$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$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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 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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,420$1,645$8,330$10,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$6,910$9,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-6,498-8,555

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Acura TL

Model Year20082013
ModelElementTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in109.3 in
Length169.3 in194.0 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft313.1 ft3

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