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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: $2,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,935 $24,915 $28,600 $30,065
Base Invoice $21,344 $23,563 $27,042 $28,427
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 835 835 835
Total Price $23,745 $25,750 $29,435 $30,900
Total Invoice $22,154 $24,398 $27,877 $29,262

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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: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $444
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine166hp I4155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16195/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$23,745$25,750$29,435$30,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-2,725-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$23,850$26,710$25,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,860$1,725
Total Invoice$22,154$24,398$27,877$29,262
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-2,581-5,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$22,598$25,296$24,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,698$1,621

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

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelElementMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSportClubGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Lane departure warning   $200
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   
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler  $200 
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Heated mirrors   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
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 height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
No leather in second row   $-300
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,225$5,125$5,950$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$2,725$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,800-2,581-5,043

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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 Year20112016
ModelElementMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.4 in90.9 in
Length169.9 in154.1 in
Width71.6 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in37.4 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 ft34.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft34.6 ft3

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