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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: $23,200

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $1,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,032

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $2,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementHardtopHardtop
TrimEXSCCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $19,500 $23,100
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $17,632 $20,872
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
MINI Connected with navigation     1,750 1,750
Center armrest(s), front row     250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Navigation system 1,577 1,577    
MINI Connected with navigation     1,575 1,575
Center armrest(s), front row     225 225
Sport suspension (upgrade)     450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 2,700 2,700
Destination 670 670 700 700
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $23,200 $26,800
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $21,032 $24,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mini Hardtop Cooper
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,910
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementHardtopHardtop
TrimEXSCCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4121hp I4181hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6M6
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$24,755$25,640$23,200$26,800
Adjustments for Features-8500-720-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$22,480$25,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$3,000
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$21,032$24,272
Adjustments for Features-7930-653-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$20,379$23,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$2,698

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementHardtopHardtop
TrimEXSCCooperCooper S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable cooler console$175   
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 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $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  
Metal pedals   $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$2,570$1,720$2,440$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$720$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-653-1,195

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mini Hardtop

Model Year20092012
ModelElementHardtop
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in97.1 in
Length169.9 in145.6 in
Width71.6 in66.3 in
Height70.4 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 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
25.1 ft35.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft324.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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