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Honda Element vs. Ford Transit Connect Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,460

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,953

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElementTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXSCXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $26,525 $29,000
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $24,735 $27,043
5-speed automatic 800 800    
Satellite radio     195 195
SYNC     325  
Alloy wheels     495  
5-speed automatic 742 742    
Satellite radio     167 166
SYNC     277  
Alloy wheels     422  
Options (change) 800 800 1,015 195
Options (change) 742 742 866 166
Destination 670 670 995 995
Total Price $22,460 $24,245 $28,535 $30,190
Total Invoice $20,953 $22,609 $26,596 $28,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,061
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElementTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXSCXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine166hp I4166hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$22,460$24,245$28,535$30,190
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,505-5,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,460$24,020$25,030$24,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$395$0
Total Invoice$20,953$22,609$26,596$28,204
Adjustments for Features0-210-3,267-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,953$22,399$23,329$23,014
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$315$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElementTransit ConnectTransit Connect
TrimEXSCXLTTitanium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Floor mats, second row (optional)   $0
Folding passenger seat  $150 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,900$2,125$5,405$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,505$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-3,267-5,190

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20082014
ModelElementTransit Connect
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase101.4 in120.6 in
Length169.3 in189.7 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,499 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in46.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in47.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.058.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft3104.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested575100%

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