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Honda Element vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelElementElementA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXSCA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $30,227 $43,990
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 0 0 475 475
Options (change) 0 0 443 443
Destination 670 670 875 875
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $33,850 $48,650
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $31,545 $45,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,005
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelElementElementA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXSCA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM5M5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$33,850$48,650
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,645-8,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$29,205$40,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$10,900
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$31,545$45,308
Adjustments for Features0-210-4,329-7,958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$27,216$37,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$10,134

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelElementElementA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXSCA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
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
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,320$1,545$5,965$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,645$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-4,329-7,958

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082012
ModelElementA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.6 in
Length169.3 in185.2 in
Width71.5 in71.9 in
Height70.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft312.4 ft3

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