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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: $2,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,777

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelElementElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSCSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,635 $24,320 $23,970 $26,905 $27,550
Base Invoice $21,067 $22,629 $22,671 $25,443 $26,051
Convenience Package     1,080    
Satellite radio     430 430  
Suspension Package       0 650
Premium Package         1,390
Convenience Package     928    
Satellite radio     344 344  
Suspension Package       0 558
Premium Package         1,194
Options (change) 0 0 1,510 430 2,040
Options (change) 0 0 1,272 344 1,752
Destination 710 710 820 820 820
Total Price $23,345 $25,030 $26,300 $28,155 $30,410
Total Invoice $21,777 $23,339 $24,763 $26,607 $28,623

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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: $1,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,997
Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelElementElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSCSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine166hp I4166hp I4167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 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$26,300$28,155$30,410
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,050-1,500-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,345$24,980$25,250$26,655$26,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0$1,405$1,260
Total Invoice$21,777$23,339$24,763$26,607$28,623
Adjustments for Features0-47-989-1,418-3,671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,777$23,292$23,774$25,189$24,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,515$0$1,415$1,178

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

Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelElementElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSCSportClubGrand 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 
Proximity key    $250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
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 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
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   
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
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$3,025$3,075$4,075$4,525$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,050$1,500$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-989-1,418-3,671

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

Model Year20102015
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.2,448 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
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

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