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Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelElementElementTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimEXSCSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $24,942 $27,408 $28,291
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,995 1,995 1,995
Interior Convenience Package     595    
Satellite radio     195 195 195
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 1,736 1,736 1,736
Interior Convenience Package     518    
Satellite radio     170 170 170
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 2,785 2,190 2,190
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 2,424 1,906 1,906
Destination 670 670 800 800 800
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $30,615 $32,760 $33,740
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $28,166 $30,114 $30,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,087
Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelElementElementTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimEXSCSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA5M5A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$30,615$32,760$33,740
Adjustments for Features-8500-4,120-5,420-6,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$26,495$27,340$27,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$845$875
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$28,166$30,114$30,997
Adjustments for Features-7930-3,790-4,982-5,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$24,376$25,132$25,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$756$769

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20092009200820082008
ModelElementElementTaurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimEXSCSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$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   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$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$250
Second-row high console    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port$25$25 $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
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
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat  $150$150$150
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Stowable third row seats  $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,370$1,520$5,640$6,940$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$4,120$5,420$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-3,790-4,982-5,852

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20092008
ModelElementTaurus X
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in112.9 in
Length169.9 in200.3 in
Width71.6 in74.9 in
Height70.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.147.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested75094%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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