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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: $3,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelElementElementAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEXSC2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $25,460 $28,570 $32,690
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $23,729 $26,621 $30,453
Navigation system 1,700 1,700      
Navigation Package     580    
Convenience Package     1,350    
Floor mats     210 210 210
Navigation system 1,577 1,577      
Navigation Package     513    
Convenience Package     1,194    
Floor mats     159 159 159
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 2,140 210 210
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 1,866 159 159
Destination 670 670 835 835 835
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $28,435 $29,615 $33,735
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $26,430 $27,615 $31,447

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $205
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelElementElementAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEXSC2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA5M5CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$28,435$29,615$33,735
Adjustments for Features-8500-4,235-4,035-7,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$24,200$25,580$26,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$1,380$2,525
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$26,430$27,615$31,447
Adjustments for Features-7930-3,936-3,763-6,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$22,494$23,852$24,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$1,358$2,418

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelElementElementAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEXSC2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
CVT  $1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$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$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Sunroof  $900 $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,245$2,395$6,630$6,430$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$4,235$4,035$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-3,936-3,763-6,535

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092016
ModelElementAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in109.3 in
Length169.9 in191.9 in
Width71.6 in72.0 in
Height70.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested127589%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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