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Honda Element vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelElementElementC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXSCHybrid SEHybrid SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $24,170 $27,170
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $23,083 $25,948
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
5-speed automatic   800    
Package 203A     2,195  
Package 302A       2,195
Navigation system 1,577 1,577    
5-speed automatic   742    
Package 203A     2,086  
Package 302A       2,085
Options (change) 1,700 2,500 2,195 2,195
Options (change) 1,577 2,319 2,086 2,085
Destination 670 670 875 875
Total Price $24,755 $26,440 $27,240 $30,240
Total Invoice $23,082 $24,645 $26,044 $28,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $682
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelElementElementC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXSCHybrid SEHybrid SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG42/37 MPG42/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$24,755$26,440$27,240$30,240
Adjustments for Features0-50-2,385-5,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,755$26,390$24,855$25,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0$275
Total Invoice$23,082$24,645$26,044$28,908
Adjustments for Features0-47-2,280-4,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,082$24,598$23,764$24,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,516$0$259

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelElementElementC-MAXC-MAX
TrimEXSCHybrid SEHybrid SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Removable cooler console$175   
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot$25$25 $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$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
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,795$2,845$5,180$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$2,385$5,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-2,280-4,885

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092016
ModelElementC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in104.3 in
Length169.9 in173.6 in
Width71.6 in72.0 in
Height70.4 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,499 lb.3,607 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power liftgate350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested102562%
Total Not Requested62538%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

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