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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: $23,055

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelElementElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSCSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $22,935 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $21,187 $22,568 $24,654
Suspension Package     500 500  
Satellite radio     430 430  
Suspension Package     430 430  
Satellite radio     344 344  
Options (change) 0 0 930 930 0
Options (change) 0 0 774 774 0
Destination 670 670 560 560 560
Total Price $23,055 $23,940 $24,425 $25,925 $27,260
Total Invoice $21,505 $22,326 $22,521 $23,902 $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: $495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $218
Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelElementElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSCSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 4?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/45-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$23,055$23,940$24,425$25,925$27,260
Adjustments for Features-8500-1,725-2,625-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,205$23,940$22,700$23,300$23,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$600$685
Total Invoice$21,505$22,326$22,521$23,902$25,214
Adjustments for Features-7930-1,591-2,420-3,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,712$22,326$20,930$21,482$21,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$552$700

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

Model Year20092009200620062006
ModelElementElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSCSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Stability control$400$400  $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Traction control$100$100  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Removable cooler console$175    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000$3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,375$2,525$4,250$5,150$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$1,725$2,625$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-1,591-2,420-3,584

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

Model Year20092006
ModelElementMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.4 in91.7 in
Length169.9 in157.3 in
Width71.6 in67.7 in
Height70.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,434 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
25.1 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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