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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: $1,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009200920092009
ModelElementAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,625 $21,040 $25,150 $25,180 $29,380 $26,550
Base Invoice $18,137 $19,728 $23,387 $23,337 $27,221 $24,976
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 695 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $20,220 $21,735 $25,845 $25,875 $30,075 $24,895
Total Invoice $18,732 $20,423 $24,082 $24,032 $27,916 $23,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $719
Model Year200620092009200920092009
ModelElementAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4175hp I4175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6CVT-6M6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$20,220$21,735$25,845$25,875$30,075$24,895
Adjustments for Features0-500-4,970-1,770-6,520-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$21,235$20,875$24,105$23,555$22,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$360$0$3,230$2,680$1,870
Total Invoice$18,732$20,423$24,082$24,032$27,916$23,321
Adjustments for Features0-470-4,631-1,644-6,052-2,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$19,953$19,451$22,388$21,864$21,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$502$0$2,937$2,413$1,856

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620092009200920092009
ModelElementAltimaAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 S2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 $1100 
CVT     $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $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
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control     $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control     $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0     
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Skid plate (one)$50     
Sunroof  $900 $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50   $50 
Satellite radio$200   $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25   $25
Compass  $0 $0 
Fog lights    $125 
Heated mirrors   $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Removable second row seats$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$2,020$2,520$6,990$3,790$8,540$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$4,970$1,770$6,520$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-470-4,631-1,644-6,052-2,014

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062009
ModelElementAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in109.3 in
Length169.3 in189.8 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.3 ft3

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