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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: $1,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelElementElementAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEXSC2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $24,200 $25,785 $28,995 $35,510
Navigation system 1,700 1,700        
Special Edition     910      
Floor mats     245 235 235 235
Navigation system 1,577 1,577        
Special Edition     0      
Floor mats     0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 1,155 235 235 235
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 885 885 885 885
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $26,240 $26,905 $30,115 $36,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 2.5 SR
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,605
Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelElementElementAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEXSC2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4182hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionA5M5CVT-7CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$26,240$26,905$30,115$36,630
Adjustments for Features-8500-3,385-2,485-4,435-8,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$22,855$24,420$25,680$28,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$1,565$2,825$5,465

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelElementElementAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEXSC2.5 SR2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
5-speed manual $0    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100
CVT   $1000$1000 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Predictive forward collision warning     $250
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$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
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler  $200   
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100  $100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
Navigation system$600$600$600  $600
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
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
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass    $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels   $350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,545$2,695$6,080$5,180$7,130$11,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$3,385$2,485$4,435$8,310
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-114-82-130-201

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092018
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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Remote start150No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested57539%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

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

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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