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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementAltimaAltima
TrimEXSC2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $24,860 $23,697
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Premium Audio Package     990  
Technology Package     1,780 1,780
Fog lights     315  
Rear spoiler     375  
Floor mats     180 180
Premium Package       2,130
Sport Package       2,370
Navigation system 1,577 1,577    
Premium Audio Package     859  
Technology Package     1,543 1,543
Fog lights     256  
Rear spoiler     303  
Floor mats     146 146
Premium Package       1,848
Sport Package       2,056
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 3,640 6,460
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 3,107 5,593
Destination 670 670 780 780
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $31,170 $32,810
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $28,747 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,708
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementAltimaAltima
TrimEXSC2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA5M5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$24,755$25,640$31,170$32,810
Adjustments for Features-8500-5,150-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$26,020$27,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$1,115
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$28,747$30,070
Adjustments for Features-7930-4,750-5,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$23,997$24,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$872

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementAltimaAltima
TrimEXSC2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
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  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,195$1,345$6,495$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$5,150$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-4,750-5,201

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092012
ModelElementAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in109.3 in
Length169.9 in190.7 in
Width71.6 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,181 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
25.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62525%
Total Not Requested185075%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2050100%

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