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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelElementElementExplorerExplorer
TrimEXSCEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $26,790 $29,361
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,995 1,995
Satellite radio     195 195
Audiophile Package     510  
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 1,696 1,696
Satellite radio     166 166
Audiophile Package     433  
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 2,700 2,190
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 2,295 1,862
Destination 670 670 735 735
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $31,805 $34,040
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $29,820 $31,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,799
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelElementElementExplorerExplorer
TrimEXSCEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA5M5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$31,805$34,040
Adjustments for Features-8500-3,980-5,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$27,825$28,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$810
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$29,820$31,958
Adjustments for Features-7930-3,732-5,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$26,088$26,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$796

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920072007
ModelElementElementExplorerExplorer
TrimEXSCEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 $900$900
5-speed manual $0  
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Removable cooler console$175   
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $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
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,345$1,495$5,475$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$3,980$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-3,732-5,074

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092007
ModelElementExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in113.7 in
Length169.9 in193.4 in
Width71.6 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
25.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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