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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: $21,525

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $135

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,873

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelElementElementCivicCivic
TrimEXSCEX-LSi
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $20,855 $22,105
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $19,203 $20,350
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 670 670
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $21,525 $22,775
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $19,873 $21,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,346
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelElementElementCivicCivic
TrimEXSCEX-LSi
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4140hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7160, 6350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$21,525$22,775
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,175-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$19,350$20,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$850
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$19,873$21,020
Adjustments for Features0-210-2,008-2,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$17,865$18,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$778

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelElementElementCivicCivic
TrimEXSCEX-LSi
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
6-speed manual   $150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors  $25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,175$1,400$3,350$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,175$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-2,008-2,377

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082009
ModelElementCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.3 in176.7 in
Width71.5 in69.0 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft312.0 ft3

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