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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelElementTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $23,635 $27,620
Base Invoice $21,344 $21,801 $25,388
Safety and Security Package   695  
Satellite radio   195 195
Stability control     495
Safety and Security Package   605  
Satellite radio   170 170
Stability control     431
Options (change) 0 890 690
Options (change) 0 775 601
Destination 810 800 800
Total Price $23,745 $25,325 $29,110
Total Invoice $22,154 $23,376 $26,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $364
Model Year201120082008
ModelElementTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$23,745$25,325$29,110
Adjustments for Features0-930-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$24,395$25,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,335
Total Invoice$22,154$23,376$26,789
Adjustments for Features0-858-3,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$22,518$23,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,160

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201120082008
ModelElementTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSELLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$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  
Brake assist$50  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable cooler console$175  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,545$3,475$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$930$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-858-3,111

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,516 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 SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Alarm100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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