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Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $195

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,595

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $347

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelElementElementHardtopHardtop
TrimEXSCCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,910 $22,695 $18,050 $21,200
Base Invoice $19,347 $20,994 $16,245 $19,080
Cruise control     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250
Stability control     500 500
Sport suspension (upgrade)     500  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription     1,000 1,000
Cruise control     225 225
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Center armrest(s), front row     225 225
Stability control     450 450
Sport suspension (upgrade)     450  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription     900 900
Options (change) 0 0 3,000 2,500
Options (change) 0 0 2,700 2,250
Destination 595 595 650 650
Total Price $21,505 $23,290 $21,700 $24,350
Total Invoice $19,942 $21,589 $19,595 $21,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,516
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelElementElementHardtopHardtop
TrimEXSCCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4118hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$21,505$23,290$21,700$24,350
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,295-1,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,505$23,065$20,405$22,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$1,975
Total Invoice$19,942$21,589$19,595$21,980
Adjustments for Features0-209-1,169-1,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,942$21,380$18,426$20,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,438$0$1,776

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelElementElementHardtopHardtop
TrimEXSCCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - lifetime subscription  $550$550
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$945$1,170$2,240$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,295$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-1,169-1,778

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20072008
ModelElementHardtop
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in97.1 in
Length169.3 in145.6 in
Width71.5 in66.3 in
Height70.4 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in44.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft324.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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