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Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $45

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012201220122012
ModelElementElementMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimEXSCi Sporti Touringi Touring Plusi Grand Tourings Touring Pluss Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $20,480 $23,125 $24,730 $27,310 $27,570 $29,810
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $19,343 $21,839 $23,352 $25,786 $26,033 $28,146
Satellite radio     430 430 430 430 430 430
Satellite radio     344 344 344 344 344 344
Options (change) 0 0 430 430 430 430 430 430
Options (change) 0 0 344 344 344 344 344 344
Destination 670 670 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $21,705 $24,350 $25,955 $28,535 $28,795 $31,035
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $20,482 $22,978 $24,491 $26,925 $27,172 $29,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $285
Model Year20082008201220122012201220122012
ModelElementElementMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimEXSCi Sporti Touringi Touring Plusi Grand Tourings Touring Pluss Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4272hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M6T5T5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7100, 6100, 6100, 6333, 10100, 6333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$21,705$24,350$25,955$28,535$28,795$31,035
Adjustments for Features-15-2400-2,200-3,325-5,200-3,425-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,645$23,205$21,705$22,150$22,630$23,335$25,370$25,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$445$925$1,630$3,665$4,030
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$20,482$22,978$24,491$26,925$27,172$29,285
Adjustments for Features-14-2240-2,076-3,137-4,907-3,232-5,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,197$21,643$20,482$20,902$21,354$22,018$23,940$24,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$420$872$1,536$3,458$3,802

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082008201220122012201220122012
ModelElementElementMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6Mazda6
TrimEXSCi Sporti Touringi Touring Plusi Grand Tourings Touring Pluss Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0      
6-speed manual  $150     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50      
Rearview camera     $200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150      
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front     $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control     $125 $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0      
Rear wiper$175$175      
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Skid plate (one)$50$50      
Sunroof    $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125     
Surround sound     $250 $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer   $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats     $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces     $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0      
Total Value of Features$1,520$1,745$1,505$3,705$4,830$6,705$4,930$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$240$0$2,200$3,325$5,200$3,425$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-2240-2,076-3,137-4,907-3,232-5,001

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082012
ModelElementMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in109.8 in
Length169.3 in193.7 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft316.6 ft3

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