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Honda Element vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelElementElementLaCrosse
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $30,170
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $28,963
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 875
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $31,045
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $29,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,364
Model Year200820082012
ModelElementElementLaCrosse
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4hp
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18235/50-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$31,045
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$27,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$29,838
Adjustments for Features0-210-3,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$26,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200820082012
ModelElementElementLaCrosse
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,495$1,720$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-3,263

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082012
ModelElementLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in111.7 in
Length169.3 in196.9 in
Width71.5 in73.1 in
Height70.4 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft310.8 ft3

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