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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelElementElementTraverseTraverse
TrimEXSCLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $33,725 $40,575
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $32,039 $38,141
Navigation system 1,700 1,700   795
Navigation system 1,577 1,577   700
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 0 795
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 0 700
Destination 670 670 860 860
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $34,585 $42,230
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $32,899 $39,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,325
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelElementElementTraverseTraverse
TrimEXSCLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$24,755$25,640$34,585$42,230
Adjustments for Features-8500-4,505-8,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$30,080$33,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$3,445
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$32,899$39,701
Adjustments for Features-7930-4,285-8,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$28,614$31,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$2,903

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2009200920132013
ModelElementElementTraverseTraverse
TrimEXSCLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable cooler console$175   
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Intermittent wipers$0$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$25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,220$2,370$6,875$11,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$4,505$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-4,285-8,184

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092013
ModelElementTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in118.9 in
Length169.9 in203.7 in
Width71.6 in78.5 in
Height70.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.0 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
25.170.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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