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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: $11,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelElementElementLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXSC1SVBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $32,065 $36,065
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $31,905 $34,622
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395 395
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359 359
Options (change) 0 0 395 395
Options (change) 0 0 359 359
Destination 670 670 925 925
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $33,385 $37,385
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $33,189 $35,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,705
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelElementElementLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXSC1SVBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$33,385$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-225-6,310-6,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$27,075$30,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$3,510
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$33,189$35,906
Adjustments for Features0-210-6,273-6,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$26,916$29,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$2,459

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelElementElementLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXSC1SVBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,845$2,070$8,155$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$6,310$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-6,273-6,531

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082017
ModelElementLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in114.4 in
Length169.3 in197.5 in
Width71.5 in73.5 in
Height70.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,599 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.0 ft3

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