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Honda Element vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXTouringSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,625 $22,435 $22,935 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $18,137 $20,726 $21,187 $22,568 $24,654
Satellite radio   430 430 430  
Satellite radio   344 344 344  
Options (change) 0 430 430 430 0
Options (change) 0 344 344 344 0
Destination 595 560 560 560 560
Total Price $20,220 $23,425 $23,925 $25,425 $27,260
Total Invoice $18,732 $21,630 $22,091 $23,472 $25,214

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $382
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXTouringSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine166hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$20,220$23,425$23,925$25,425$27,260
Adjustments for Features0-2,725-2,875-3,775-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$20,700$21,050$21,650$21,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350$950$1,235
Total Invoice$18,732$21,630$22,091$23,472$25,214
Adjustments for Features0-2,516-2,655-3,485-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$19,114$19,436$19,987$20,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$322$873$1,175

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXTouringSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200$200$200$200
Stability control    $400
Traction control    $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0    
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Skid plate (one)$50    
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75    
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Removable second row seats$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,075$3,800$3,950$4,850$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,725$2,875$3,775$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,516-2,655-3,485-4,925

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062006
ModelElementMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.4 in91.7 in
Length169.3 in157.3 in
Width71.5 in67.7 in
Height70.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft35.3 ft3

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