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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelElementLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXCXLSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $25,640 $28,010 $33,805
Base Invoice $21,344 $24,230 $26,469 $31,946
Stability control   495 495  
Folding second row seats     275  
MP3-compatible player     545  
Stability control   411 411  
Folding second row seats     228  
MP3-compatible player     452  
Options (change) 0 495 1,315 0
Options (change) 0 411 1,091 0
Destination 810 750 750 750
Total Price $23,745 $26,885 $30,075 $34,555
Total Invoice $22,154 $25,391 $28,310 $32,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,675
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelElementLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXCXLSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4200hp V6200hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionA5A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/60-16225/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$23,745$26,885$30,075$34,555
Adjustments for Features0-595-2,145-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$26,290$27,930$31,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,640$4,970
Total Invoice$22,154$25,391$28,310$32,696
Adjustments for Features0-562-2,019-3,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$24,829$26,291$29,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,462$4,749

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelElementLaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimEXCXCXLSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Front side airbags$350   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,145$3,740$5,290$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$595$2,145$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-562-2,019-3,118

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112009
ModelElementLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.5 in
Length169.9 in198.1 in
Width71.6 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%

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