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Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelElementElementExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXSCXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $25,400 $27,490
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $23,704 $25,606
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,995 1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     510 510
Floor mats     65 65
Satellite radio     195 195
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 1,696 1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers     433 433
Floor mats     47 47
Satellite radio     166 166
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 2,765 2,765
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 2,342 2,342
Destination 670 670 785 785
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $28,950 $31,040
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $26,831 $28,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,823
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelElementElementExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXSCXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine166hp I4166hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA5M5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$28,950$31,040
Adjustments for Features-8500-1,855-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$27,095$28,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$990
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$26,831$28,733
Adjustments for Features-7930-1,719-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$25,112$25,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$886

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelElementElementExplorer Sport TracExplorer Sport Trac
TrimEXSCXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 $900$900
5-speed manual $0  
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power sliding rear window  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
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   
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear defrost$200$200  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port$25$25 $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,995$2,145$4,000$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$1,855$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-1,719-2,735

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20092008
ModelElementExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase101.4 in130.5 in
Length169.9 in210.2 in
Width71.6 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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