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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: $20,275

Honda Civic LX   
Difference: $1,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,908

Honda Civic LX   
Difference: $1,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelElementElementCivicCivic
TrimEXSCLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $18,640 $21,040
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $17,332 $19,554
CVT     800  
CVT     741  
Options (change) 0 0 800 0
Options (change) 0 0 741 0
Destination 670 670 835 835
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $20,275 $21,875
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $18,908 $20,389

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,669
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelElementElementCivicCivic
TrimEXSCLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG31/41 MPG31/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7160, 4180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/55-16215/55-16
Total Price$21,660$23,445$20,275$21,875
Adjustments for Features0-225-900-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$19,375$18,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$555$0
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$18,908$20,389
Adjustments for Features0-210-839-2,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$18,069$17,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$527$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelElementElementCivicCivic
TrimEXSCLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot camera, passenger side   $150
Rearview camera  $200$200
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 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0 
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,720$1,945$2,620$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$900$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-839-2,847

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082016
ModelElementCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.3 in182.3 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height70.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.1 ft3

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