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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: $15,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $14,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelElementElementA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXSCA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Options (change) 0 0 575 575 575
Options (change) 0 0 536 536 536
Destination 670 670 975 975 975
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $37,550 $42,050 $52,950
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $34,991 $39,177 $49,313

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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: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,701
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelElementElementA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXSCA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM5M5S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7180, 10180, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$37,550$42,050$52,950
Adjustments for Features0-225-8,670-10,370-14,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$28,880$31,680$38,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$2,800$9,475
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$34,991$39,177$49,313
Adjustments for Features0-210-8,079-9,661-13,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$26,912$29,516$35,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$2,604$8,808

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelElementElementA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXSCA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Console with shifter  $150$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$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler    $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
HD radio    $50
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Boost gauge    $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$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
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,295$1,520$9,965$11,665$15,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$8,670$10,370$14,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-8,079-9,661-13,593

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082018
ModelElementA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in111.0 in
Length169.3 in186.1 in
Width71.5 in72.5 in
Height70.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft313.0 ft3

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