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Honda Element vs. Honda Pilot Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Honda Pilot Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,876

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelElementPilotPilotPilotPilot
TrimEXVPEXSEEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,385 $27,595 $29,745 $31,595 $32,045
Base Invoice $20,835 $25,011 $26,954 $28,625 $29,032
5-speed manual -800        
AWD 1,200 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
5-speed manual -742        
AWD 1,113 1,265 1,265 1,265 1,265
Options (change) 400 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Options (change) 371 1,265 1,265 1,265 1,265
Destination 670 670 670 670 670
Total Price $23,455 $29,665 $31,815 $33,665 $34,115
Total Invoice $21,876 $26,946 $28,889 $30,560 $30,967

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,009
Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelElementPilotPilotPilotPilot
TrimEXVPEXSEEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4244hp V6244hp V6244hp V6244hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7155, 7155, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$23,455$29,665$31,815$33,665$34,115
Adjustments for Features0-3,370-4,060-6,260-6,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$26,295$27,755$27,405$27,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,460$1,110$1,110
Total Invoice$21,876$26,946$28,889$30,560$30,967
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-3,687-5,683-6,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,876$23,885$25,202$24,877$24,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,317$992$991

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092008200820082008
ModelElementPilotPilotPilotPilot
TrimEXVPEXSEEX-L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed automatic $900$900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Removable cooler console$175    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000 
MP3-compatible player$50    
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror    $25
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated front seats    $200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$3,395$6,765$7,455$9,655$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,370$4,060$6,260$6,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-3,687-5,683-6,091

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092008
ModelElementPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.9 in188.0 in
Width71.6 in77.5 in
Height70.4 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,567 lb.4,453 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.147.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft387.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot VP

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
244 hp@5600
240 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
244 hp@5600
240 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
244 hp@5600
240 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
244 hp@5600
240 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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