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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: $23,205

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,591

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelElementElementTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSCSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,635 $24,320 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $21,067 $22,629 $19,400 $21,127
Safety and Security Package     995 995
Front buckets     125  
CD player     150  
Alloy wheels     420  
Safety and Security Package     886 886
Front buckets     112  
CD player     134  
Alloy wheels     374  
Options (change) 0 0 1,690 995
Options (change) 0 0 1,506 886
Destination 710 710 685 685
Total Price $23,345 $25,030 $23,205 $24,660
Total Invoice $21,777 $23,339 $21,591 $22,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,703
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelElementElementTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSCSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$23,345$25,030$23,205$24,660
Adjustments for Features-2,025-2,0750-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,320$22,955$23,205$23,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0$375
Total Invoice$21,777$23,339$21,591$22,698
Adjustments for Features-1,889-1,9350-994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,888$21,404$21,591$21,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,516$0$113

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelElementElementTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSCSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,720$3,770$1,695$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$2,075$0$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,889-1,9350-994

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102006
ModelElementTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in108.5 in
Length169.9 in197.6 in
Width71.6 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,515 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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