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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: $21,445

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,987

Honda Civic EX   
Difference: $224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelElementElementCivicCivicCivic
TrimEXSCEXEX-LSi
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $20,655 $22,105 $22,555
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $19,197 $20,540 $20,956
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 790 790 790
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $21,445 $22,895 $23,345
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $19,987 $21,330 $21,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,902
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelElementElementCivicCivicCivic
TrimEXSCEXEX-LSi
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4140hp I4140hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A5A5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7160, 6160, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$21,445$22,895$23,345
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,800-3,175-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$19,645$19,720$21,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$75$1,475
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$19,987$21,330$21,746
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,678-2,958-2,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$18,309$18,372$19,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$63$1,364

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelElementElementCivicCivicCivic
TrimEXSCEXEX-LSi
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed automatic  $900$900 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$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$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Exterior 
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$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25  
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors   $25 
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$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   
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$2,975$4,350$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,800$3,175$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,678-2,958-2,073

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,434 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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