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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $13,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelElementElementPilotPilotPilot
TrimEXSCEX-LTouringElite
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $36,055 $41,170 $46,570
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $32,961 $37,626 $42,552
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,000    
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 912    
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 1,000 0 0
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 912 0 0
Destination 670 670 900 900 900
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $37,955 $42,070 $47,470
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $34,773 $38,526 $43,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Pilot

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,590
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelElementElementPilotPilotPilot
TrimEXSCEX-LTouringElite
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA5M5A6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7225, 7540, 10540, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/60-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$24,755$25,640$37,955$42,070$47,470
Adjustments for Features-8500-8,560-13,810-18,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$29,395$28,260$28,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$1,135$0$700
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$34,773$38,526$43,452
Adjustments for Features-7930-7,842-12,647-16,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$26,931$25,879$26,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$1,052$0$630

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelElementElementPilotPilotPilot
TrimEXSCEX-LTouringElite
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed automatic  $1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100   
Removable cooler console$175    
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console    $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000$1000
HD radio    $50
HDMI port   $25$25
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50$50
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Floor mats, third row (optional)    $0
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,395$1,545$10,105$15,355$20,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$8,560$13,810$18,510
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-7,842-12,647-16,943

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Honda Pilot

Model Year20092016
ModelElementPilot
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in111.0 in
Length169.9 in194.5 in
Width71.6 in78.6 in
Height70.4 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,055 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in62.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.146.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft383.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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