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Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelElementElementTaurus
TrimEXSCLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $27,620
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $25,388
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,995
Satellite radio     195
Stability control     495
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 1,736
Satellite radio     170
Stability control     431
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 2,685
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 2,337
Destination 670 670 800
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $31,105
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $28,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,747
Model Year200920092008
ModelElementElementTaurus
TrimEXSCLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionA5M5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$31,105
Adjustments for Features-8500-3,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$27,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$28,525
Adjustments for Features-7930-3,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$25,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920092008
ModelElementElementTaurus
TrimEXSCLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Removable cooler console$175  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer  $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
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,870$2,020$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-3,489

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelElementTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in112.9 in
Length169.9 in200.4 in
Width71.6 in74.5 in
Height70.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.1 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft321.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

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

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