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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,935 $23,470 $25,830 $27,100
Base Invoice $21,344 $22,188 $24,415 $25,617
Convenience Package   1,160    
Satellite radio   430 430 430
Convenience Package   996    
Satellite radio   344 344 344
Options (change) 0 1,590 430 430
Options (change) 0 1,340 344 344
Destination 810 795 795 795
Total Price $23,745 $25,855 $27,055 $28,325
Total Invoice $22,154 $24,323 $25,554 $26,756

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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: $1,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,228
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine166hp I4167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$23,745$25,855$27,055$28,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-1,650-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$24,855$25,405$25,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550$720
Total Invoice$22,154$24,323$25,554$26,756
Adjustments for Features0-941-1,558-2,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$23,382$23,996$24,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614$776

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

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Fog lights $125$125$125
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
No leather in second row   $-300
Removable second row seats$0   
Total Value of Features$3,075$4,075$4,725$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$1,650$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-941-1,558-2,598

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20112012
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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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

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
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested82575%
Total Not Requested27525%

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