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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelElementElementMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSCRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $32,620
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $30,839
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Navigation system 1,577 1,577  
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 0
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 0
Destination 670 670 875
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $33,495
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $31,714

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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: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,235
Model Year200920092017
ModelElementElementMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSCRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine166hp I4166hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/45-17
Total Price$24,755$25,640$33,495
Adjustments for Features-8500-4,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$29,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$31,714
Adjustments for Features-7930-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$27,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0

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

Model Year200920092017
ModelElementElementMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSCRF Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable cooler console$175  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row  $-300
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,400$2,550$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-4,190

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

Model Year20092017
ModelElementMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.4 in90.9 in
Length169.9 in154.1 in
Width71.6 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft34.5 ft3

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