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Honda Element vs. Honda Insight Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Honda Element vs. Honda Insight Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $845

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelElementInsightInsight
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,625 $20,275 $21,965
Base Invoice $18,137 $19,313 $20,917
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 595 790 790
Total Price $20,220 $21,065 $22,755
Total Invoice $18,732 $20,103 $21,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Insight

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $566
Model Year200620122012
ModelElementInsightInsight
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I498hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionM5CVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7160, 4160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16185/60-15185/60-15
Total Price$20,220$21,065$22,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,030-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$19,035$19,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$620
Total Invoice$18,732$20,103$21,707
Adjustments for Features0-1,937-2,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$18,166$18,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$584

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Insight

Model Year200620122012
ModelElementInsightInsight
TrimEXLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,320$3,350$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,030$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,937-2,957

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Insight

Model Year20062012
ModelElementInsight
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in100.4 in
Length169.3 in172.3 in
Width71.5 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.2,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in48.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft331.5 ft3

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