Honda Element Honda Element 2006 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2016

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Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelElementHardtopHardtop
TrimEXCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,625 $21,700 $25,100
Base Invoice $18,137 $20,682 $23,122
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Center armrest(s), front row   250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   460 460
Center armrest(s), front row   230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   275 275
Options (change) 0 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 0 965 965
Destination 595 850 850
Total Price $20,220 $23,600 $27,000
Total Invoice $18,732 $22,497 $24,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $562
Model Year200620162016
ModelElementHardtopHardtop
TrimEXCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$20,220$23,600$27,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,360-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$20,240$22,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,725
Total Invoice$18,732$22,497$24,937
Adjustments for Features0-3,203-3,727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$19,294$21,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,916

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year200620162016
ModelElementHardtopHardtop
TrimEXCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50$50
Total Value of Features$770$4,130$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,360$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,203-3,727

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20062016
ModelElementHardtop
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in101.1 in
Length169.3 in157.4 in
Width71.5 in68.0 in
Height70.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.2,751 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in49.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in32.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft340.7 ft3

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