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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelElementElementLaCrosse
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $30,170
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $28,963
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 895
Premium 1 Group     3,280
Entertainment Package     600
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 788
Premium 1 Group     3,149
Entertainment Package     528
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 4,775
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 4,465
Destination 670 670 875
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $35,820
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $34,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,450
Model Year200920092012
ModelElementElementLaCrosse
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4hp
TransmissionA5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$35,820
Adjustments for Features-8500-5,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$30,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$34,303
Adjustments for Features-7930-5,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$28,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920092012
ModelElementElementLaCrosse
TrimEXSCBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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 console storage compartments$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable cooler console$175  
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
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$2,695$1,845$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-5,564

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092012
ModelElementLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in111.7 in
Length169.9 in196.9 in
Width71.6 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
25.1 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested305094%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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