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Honda Element vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $175

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012201220122012
ModelElementCivicCivicCivicCivicCivicCivic
TrimEXHFEXEX-LSiHybridNatural Gas
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,625 $19,605 $20,655 $22,105 $22,555 $24,200 $26,305
Base Invoice $18,137 $18,225 $19,197 $20,540 $20,956 $22,479 $24,943
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 790 790 790 790 790 790
Total Price $20,220 $20,395 $21,445 $22,895 $23,345 $24,990 $27,095
Total Invoice $18,732 $19,015 $19,987 $21,330 $21,746 $23,269 $25,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,541
Model Year2006201220122012201220122012
ModelElementCivicCivicCivicCivicCivicCivic
TrimEXHFEXEX-LSiHybridNatural Gas
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4140hp I4140hp I4140hp I4201hp I4110hp I4 H110hp I4 CNG
TransmissionM5A5A5A5M6CVTA5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7160, 4160, 6160, 6360, 7160, 6160, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16195/65-15205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$20,220$20,395$21,445$22,895$23,345$24,990$27,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-3,000-4,375-3,350-2,325-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$18,845$18,445$18,520$19,995$22,665$25,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0$75$1,550$4,220$7,125
Total Invoice$18,732$19,015$19,987$21,330$21,746$23,269$25,733
Adjustments for Features0-1,445-2,796-4,076-3,121-2,165-1,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$17,570$17,191$17,254$18,625$21,104$24,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$379$0$63$1,434$3,913$7,094

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2006201220122012201220122012
ModelElementCivicCivicCivicCivicCivicCivic
TrimEXHFEXEX-LSiHybridNatural Gas
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
5-speed automatic $900$900$900  $900
6-speed manual    $150  
CVT     $1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200 
Intermittent wipers$0$0    $0
Rear wiper$175      
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Rear spoiler $200  $200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50      
Sunroof  $900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25 $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100 $100
Satellite radio$200      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25  $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback     $100 
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights    $125  
Heated mirrors   $25   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300  
Heated front seats   $200   
Leather seating surfaces   $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Removable second row seats$0      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)    $0  
Total Value of Features$1,425$2,975$4,425$5,800$4,775$3,750$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$3,000$4,375$3,350$2,325$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,445-2,796-4,076-3,121-2,165-1,448

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20062012
ModelElementCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in105.1 in
Length169.3 in177.3 in
Width71.5 in69.0 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.2,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft312.5 ft3

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