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Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,695

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $1,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelElementElementCruze
TrimEXSCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $17,745
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $17,124
5-speed automatic 800 800  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,125
5-speed automatic 742 742  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,086
Options (change) 800 800 1,125
Options (change) 742 742 1,086
Destination 670 670 825
Total Price $22,460 $24,245 $19,695
Total Invoice $20,953 $22,609 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,667
Model Year200820082015
ModelElementElementCruze
TrimEXSCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG22/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$22,460$24,245$19,695
Adjustments for Features0-225-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,460$24,020$18,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0
Total Invoice$20,953$22,609$19,035
Adjustments for Features0-210-749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,953$22,399$18,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200820082015
ModelElementElementCruze
TrimEXSCLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,700$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-749

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082015
ModelElementCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in105.7 in
Length169.3 in181.0 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,499 lb.3,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.0 ft3

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