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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: $23,455

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,876

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelElementTraverseTraverse
TrimEXLSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,385 $29,370 $32,010
Base Invoice $20,835 $27,901 $30,409
5-speed manual -800    
AWD 1,200 2,000 2,000
Temporary spare tire   100  
5-speed manual -742    
AWD 1,113 1,900 1,900
Temporary spare tire   88  
Options (change) 400 2,100 2,000
Options (change) 371 1,988 1,900
Destination 670 810 810
Total Price $23,455 $32,280 $34,820
Total Invoice $21,876 $30,699 $33,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,680
Model Year200920112011
ModelElementTraverseTraverse
TrimEXLSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4281hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 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$23,455$32,280$34,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,305-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$28,975$29,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890
Total Invoice$21,876$30,699$33,119
Adjustments for Features0-3,143-4,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,876$27,556$28,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200920112011
ModelElementTraverseTraverse
TrimEXLSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable cooler console$175  
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
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
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
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$3,270$6,575$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,305$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,143-4,713

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092011
ModelElementTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in118.9 in
Length169.9 in205.0 in
Width71.6 in78.4 in
Height70.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,567 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
25.1 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.168.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft3116.4 ft3

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