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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: $23,345

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $495

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,777

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelElementElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSCSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,635 $24,320 $21,635 $23,930 $25,240
Base Invoice $21,067 $22,629 $20,002 $22,116 $23,323
Convenience Package     1,105    
Satellite radio     430 430 430
Suspension Package       500 500
Convenience Package     949    
Satellite radio     344 344 344
Suspension Package       430 430
Options (change) 0 0 1,535 930 930
Options (change) 0 0 1,293 774 774
Destination 710 710 670 670 670
Total Price $23,345 $25,030 $23,840 $25,530 $26,840
Total Invoice $21,777 $23,339 $21,965 $23,560 $24,767

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42
Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelElementElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSCSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$23,345$25,030$23,840$25,530$26,840
Adjustments for Features0-50-250-950-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,345$24,980$23,590$24,580$24,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0$990$1,400
Total Invoice$21,777$23,339$21,965$23,560$24,767
Adjustments for Features0-47-230-877-1,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,777$23,292$21,735$22,683$23,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,515$0$948$1,325

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

Model Year20102010200820082008
ModelElementElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSCSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
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   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Traction control$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$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 
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000$3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
No leather in second row    $-300
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,675$3,725$3,925$4,625$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$250$950$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-230-877-1,707

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

Model Year20102008
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 Weight3,516 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125No
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

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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