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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: $3,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014201420142014
ModelElementTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $26,780 $29,080 $34,280 $39,980
Base Invoice $21,344 $24,705 $26,827 $31,624 $36,882
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 825 825 825 825
Total Price $23,745 $27,605 $29,905 $35,105 $40,805
Total Invoice $22,154 $25,530 $27,652 $32,449 $37,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,488
Model Year20112014201420142014
ModelElementTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4288hp V6288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/60-17235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$23,745$27,605$29,905$35,105$40,805
Adjustments for Features0-960-2,235-5,750-8,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$26,645$27,670$29,355$32,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,025$2,710$5,635
Total Invoice$22,154$25,530$27,652$32,449$37,707
Adjustments for Features0-888-2,067-5,315-7,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$24,642$25,585$27,134$29,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$943$2,492$5,187

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112014201420142014
ModelElementTaurusTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimEXSESELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt steering wheel, power   $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Removable cooler console$175    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler    $200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $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
Outside temperature display$50 $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$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$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,370$3,330$4,605$8,120$10,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$960$2,235$5,750$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-888-2,067-5,315-7,878

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20112014
ModelElementTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in112.9 in
Length169.9 in202.9 in
Width71.6 in76.2 in
Height70.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft320.1 ft3

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