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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: $23,525

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $1,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,707

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $1,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelElementCivicCivic
TrimEXEX-LSi
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,635 $20,855 $22,105
Base Invoice $21,067 $19,203 $20,350
Navigation system 1,700 2,000 2,000
Navigation system 1,577 1,834 1,834
Options (change) 1,700 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 1,577 1,834 1,834
Destination 710 670 670
Total Price $25,045 $23,525 $24,775
Total Invoice $23,354 $21,707 $22,854

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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: $2,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,454
Model Year201020092009
ModelElementCivicCivic
TrimEXEX-LSi
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4140hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7160, 6350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$25,045$23,525$24,775
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$22,650$23,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$23,354$21,707$22,854
Adjustments for Features0-807-1,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$20,900$21,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$778

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201020092009
ModelElementCivicCivic
TrimEXEX-LSi
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable cooler console$175  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration $100$100
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Removable second row seats$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,375$3,250$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-807-1,176

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20102009
ModelElementCivic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.9 in176.7 in
Width71.6 in69.0 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,516 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
25.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%

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