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Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,420

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,761

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelElementTraverseTraverse
TrimEXLSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,625 $29,215 $31,745
Base Invoice $18,137 $27,608 $29,999
4-speed automatic 800    
AWD 1,400 2,000 2,000
4-speed automatic 738    
AWD 1,291 1,890 1,890
Options (change) 2,200 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 2,029 1,890 1,890
Destination 595 775 775
Total Price $22,420 $31,990 $34,520
Total Invoice $20,761 $30,273 $32,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,959
Model Year200620092009
ModelElementTraverseTraverse
TrimEXLSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4281hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16245/70-17255/65-18
Total Price$22,420$31,990$34,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,755-5,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,420$28,235$29,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$880
Total Invoice$20,761$30,273$32,664
Adjustments for Features0-3,553-5,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,761$26,720$27,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200620092009
ModelElementTraverseTraverse
TrimEXLSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable cargo area roof panel$300  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Aux input $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,595$7,350$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,755$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,553-5,114

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062009
ModelElementTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in118.9 in
Length169.3 in205.0 in
Width71.5 in78.4 in
Height70.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,565 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		26.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		77.1 ft3116.4 ft3

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