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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: $25,955

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,195

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelElementEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,385 $21,685 $24,415
Base Invoice $20,835 $20,229 $22,712
Navigation system 1,700 2,695 2,395
AWD 1,200 1,750 1,750
Interior ambient lighting   295 295
Satellite radio   195 195
Convenience Package   295  
3.0L V6   1,010  
Navigation system 1,577 2,291 2,036
AWD 1,113 1,611 1,611
Interior ambient lighting   251 251
Satellite radio   166 166
Convenience Package   251  
3.0L V6   919  
Options (change) 2,900 6,240 4,635
Options (change) 2,690 5,489 4,064
Destination 670 695 665
Total Price $25,955 $28,620 $29,715
Total Invoice $24,195 $26,413 $27,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,473
Model Year200920082008
ModelElementEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA5A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$25,955$28,620$29,715
Adjustments for Features0-745-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,955$27,875$27,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0
Total Invoice$24,195$26,413$27,441
Adjustments for Features0-688-1,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,195$25,725$25,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$57$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200920082008
ModelElementEscapeEscape
TrimEXXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable cooler console$175  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$4,095$4,840$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$745$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-688-1,773

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092008
ModelElementEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in103.1 in
Length169.9 in174.7 in
Width71.6 in71.1 in
Height70.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,547 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
25.1 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested056%
Total Not Requested044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested7515%
Total Not Requested43085%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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