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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020202020202020
ModelElementElementCivicCivicCivicCivic
TrimEXSCEXEX-LSport TouringType R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $24,250 $25,450 $28,150 $36,995
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 955 955 955 955
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $25,205 $26,405 $29,105 $37,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Sport Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,565
Model Year200820082020202020202020
ModelElementElementCivicCivicCivicCivic
TrimEXSCEXEX-LSport TouringType R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4174hp I4174hp I4180hp I4306hp I4
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7180, 8180, 8540, 12540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/50-17215/50-17235/40-18245/30-20
Total Price$21,660$23,445$25,205$26,405$29,105$37,950
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,430-6,680-9,405-6,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$20,775$19,725$19,700$31,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$1,075$25$0$11,495

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200820082020202020202020
ModelElementElementCivicCivicCivicCivic
TrimEXSCEXEX-LSport TouringType R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
CVT  $1000$1000  
6-speed manual    $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150$150 
Forward collision warning    $200 
Lane departure warning    $200 
Lane keeping assist    $400 
Pedestrian detection    $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Second-row low console     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential     $500
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Sunroof  $900$900$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500
Vortex generator     $50
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Navigation system   $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge  $75$75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Performance meter     $150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50 
Color seat belts     $0
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats    $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0    
Synthetic suede seating surfaces     $900
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Short-throw shifter (optional)     $0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$1,345$1,570$5,775$8,025$10,750$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,430$6,680$9,405$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-168-242-309-170

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082020
ModelElementCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.3 in177.9 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,907 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 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft346.2 ft3

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