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Honda Element vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Honda Element vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,985

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES   
Difference: $3,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,908

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES   
Difference: $2,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelElementLancerLancer
TrimEXSportback ESSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,635 $18,395 $21,345
Base Invoice $21,067 $17,618 $20,444
Navigation system 1,700 2,295 2,295
Wheel Package   500  
Navigation system 1,577 2,050 2,050
Wheel Package   445  
Options (change) 1,700 2,795 2,295
Options (change) 1,577 2,495 2,050
Destination 710 795 795
Total Price $25,045 $21,985 $24,435
Total Invoice $23,354 $20,908 $23,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,134
Model Year201020122012
ModelElementLancerLancer
TrimEXSportback ESSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4148hp I4168hp I4
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7140, 4140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$25,045$21,985$24,435
Adjustments for Features-3350-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,710$21,985$23,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475
Total Invoice$23,354$20,908$23,289
Adjustments for Features-3120-929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,042$20,908$22,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,452

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year201020122012
ModelElementLancerLancer
TrimEXSportback ESSportback GT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable cooler console$175  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25 $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,500$2,165$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-3120-929

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20102012
ModelElementLancer
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in103.7 in
Length169.9 in180.4 in
Width71.6 in69.4 in
Height70.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft346.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Wheel Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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