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Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelElementElementExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXSCXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,910 $22,695 $29,280 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $19,347 $20,994 $27,404 $31,044 $33,774
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 595 815 815 815
Total Price $21,505 $23,290 $30,095 $34,095 $37,095
Total Invoice $19,942 $21,589 $28,219 $31,859 $34,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,689
Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelElementElementExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXSCXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4210hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 780, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$21,505$23,290$30,095$34,095$37,095
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,760-5,810-9,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,505$23,065$27,335$28,285$28,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$950$675
Total Invoice$19,942$21,589$28,219$31,859$34,589
Adjustments for Features0-209-2,588-5,429-8,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,942$21,380$25,631$26,430$26,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,438$0$799$487

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelElementElementExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimEXSCXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist$50$50   
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Safety key  $5$5$5
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200$200
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Interior air filter$0$0   
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Running boards   $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
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$75
Folding third row seats   $600 
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 $75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
White-letter tires  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$945$1,170$3,705$6,755$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,760$5,810$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-2,588-5,429-8,471

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072010
ModelElementExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in113.7 in
Length169.3 in193.4 in
Width71.5 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,441 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft383.7 ft3

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