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Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelElementAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,625 $19,600 $23,950 $23,600 $27,400 $29,650
Base Invoice $18,137 $18,331 $22,299 $21,826 $25,340 $27,421
Braking and Airbag Package   800 800 800    
Satellite radio   350 350 350 350 350
Braking and Airbag Package   694 694 694    
Satellite radio   304 304 304 304 304
Options (change) 0 1,150 1,150 1,150 350 350
Options (change) 0 998 998 998 304 304
Destination 595 605 605 605 605 605
Total Price $20,220 $21,355 $25,705 $25,355 $28,355 $30,605
Total Invoice $18,732 $19,934 $23,902 $23,429 $26,249 $28,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,202
Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelElementAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4175hp I4175hp I4250hp V6250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A4M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$20,220$21,355$25,705$25,355$28,355$30,605
Adjustments for Features00-3,985-1,560-5,035-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$21,355$21,720$23,795$23,320$26,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365$2,440$1,965$4,865
Total Invoice$18,732$19,934$23,902$23,429$26,249$28,330
Adjustments for Features00-3,705-1,442-4,661-4,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$19,934$20,197$21,987$21,588$24,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$263$2,053$1,654$4,337

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062006200620062006
ModelElementAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLSE-R
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0  
4-speed automatic  $800   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200$200
Intermittent wipers$0     
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Rear spoiler     $200
Skid plate (one)$50     
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325 $325$325
CD player$125$125 $125  
MP3-compatible player$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25    
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,820$1,820$5,805$3,380$6,855$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,985$1,560$5,035$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,705-1,442-4,661-4,059

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062006
ModelElementAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.2 in
Length169.3 in192.3 in
Width71.5 in70.4 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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