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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $635

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElementHardtopHardtop
TrimEXSCCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $19,950 $23,600
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $18,437 $21,792
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460
Center armrest(s), front row     230 230
Sport suspension (upgrade)     460 460
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275
Options (change) 0 0 1,550 1,550
Options (change) 0 0 1,425 1,425
Destination 670 670 795 795
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $22,295 $25,945
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $20,657 $24,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $953
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElementHardtopHardtop
TrimEXSCCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4134hp I3189hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18175/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$21,660$23,445$22,295$25,945
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,510-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$20,785$23,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$3,125
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$20,657$24,012
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,399-1,883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$19,258$22,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$2,871

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2008200820142014
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats $75  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Total Value of Features$1,320$1,545$2,830$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,510$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,399-1,883

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082014
ModelElementHardtop
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in98.2 in
Length169.3 in151.1 in
Width71.5 in68.0 in
Height70.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in50.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in47.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft38.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft334.0 ft3

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