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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: $2,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelElementElementHardtopHardtop
TrimEXSCCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $22,600 $26,200
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $21,090 $24,405
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     460 460
Satellite radio - one year subscription     275 275
Options (change) 0 0 800 800
Options (change) 0 0 735 735
Destination 670 670 850 850
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $24,250 $27,850
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $22,675 $25,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelElementElementHardtopHardtop
TrimEXSCCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4134hp I3189hp 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$21,660$23,445$24,250$27,850
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,560-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$21,690$24,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$2,875
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$22,675$25,990
Adjustments for Features0-210-2,394-3,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$20,281$22,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$2,643

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelElementElementHardtopHardtop
TrimEXSCCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$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$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
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
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$75$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50$50
Total Value of Features$1,320$1,545$3,880$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,560$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-2,394-3,066

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20082018
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 Weight3,434 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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