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Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,745 Honda Element EX | ||||||
| Difference: $9,435 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154 Honda Element EX | ||||||
| Difference: $9,897 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Element | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | Base | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $22,935 | $31,990 | $34,020 | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 |
| Base Invoice | $21,344 | $30,871 | $32,489 | $40,196 | $43,883 | $51,512 |
| Satellite radio | 195 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 185 | |||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 185 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 810 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $23,745 | $33,180 | $35,015 | $43,085 | $46,945 | $54,935 |
| Total Invoice | $22,154 | $32,051 | $33,484 | $41,191 | $44,878 | $52,507 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,340 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,941 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Element | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | Base | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 290hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | A5 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 7 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 245/60-18 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $23,745 | $33,180 | $35,015 | $43,085 | $46,945 | $54,935 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,095 | -5,525 | -11,940 | -13,365 | -20,280 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,745 | $29,085 | $29,490 | $31,145 | $33,580 | $34,655 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $405 | $2,060 | $4,495 | $5,570 |
| Total Invoice | $22,154 | $32,051 | $33,484 | $41,191 | $44,878 | $52,507 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,956 | -5,283 | -11,415 | -12,777 | -19,384 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,154 | $28,095 | $28,201 | $29,776 | $32,101 | $33,123 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $106 | $1,681 | $4,006 | $5,028 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Element | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | EX | Base | XLT | Limited | Sport | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |||||
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | |||||
| Removable cooler console | $175 | |||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | |||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | |||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | |||||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,620 | $6,715 | $8,145 | $14,560 | $15,985 | $22,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,095 | $5,525 | $11,940 | $13,365 | $20,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,956 | -5,283 | -11,415 | -12,777 | -19,384 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | Element | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 169.9 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,516 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 43.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.6 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 25.1 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 81.7 ft3 |
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