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Honda Element vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelElementElementEscapeEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimEXSCXLTLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $23,455 $24,920 $29,645 $31,975
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $21,789 $23,123 $27,422 $29,542
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 725 725 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -3,000 -3,000
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $24,180 $25,645 $27,370 $29,700
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $22,514 $23,848 $25,147 $27,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Escape XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $148
Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelElementElementEscapeEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimEXSCXLTLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4171hp I4171hp I4153hp I4 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5A6A6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 780, 480, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$21,660$23,445$24,180$25,645$27,370$29,700
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,620-4,070-3,195-5,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$21,560$21,575$24,175$23,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$15$2,615$2,145
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$22,514$23,848$25,147$27,267
Adjustments for Features0-210-2,439-3,785-2,936-5,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$20,075$20,063$22,211$21,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$12$0$2,148$1,700

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200820082009200920092009
ModelElementElementEscapeEscapeEscapeEscape
TrimEXSCXLTLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000  
CVT    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50 $50
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150    
911 assist   $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150    
Roof rack     $300
Roof rails  $250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0    
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325 $325
CD player$125$125$125 $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors     $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels   $350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$845$1,070$3,465$4,915$4,040$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,620$4,070$3,195$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-2,439-3,785-2,936-5,504

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082009
ModelElementEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in103.1 in
Length169.3 in174.7 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height70.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft366.3 ft3

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