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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $80

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $72

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelElementAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $24,820 $24,470 $28,670 $25,480
Base Invoice $21,344 $23,164 $22,681 $26,565 $23,881
Stability control     900 900  
Stability control     780 780  
Options (change) 0 0 900 900 0
Options (change) 0 0 780 780 0
Destination 810 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,350
Total Price $23,745 $25,515 $26,065 $30,265 $23,825
Total Invoice $22,154 $23,859 $24,156 $28,040 $22,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,423
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelElementAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4175hp I4270hp V6270hp V6158hp I4 H
TransmissionA5CVT-6M6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/60-16215/55-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$23,745$25,515$26,065$30,265$23,825
Adjustments for Features-300-3,645-195-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,445$21,870$25,870$24,870$23,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$3,000$1,955
Total Invoice$22,154$23,859$24,156$28,040$22,226
Adjustments for Features-280-3,408-181-4,9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,874$20,451$23,975$23,042$22,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,524$2,591$1,775

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelElementAltimaAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimEX2.5 SL3.5 SE3.5 SLHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $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
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225 
Rollover sensor$50    
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Removable cooler console$175    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rear air vents $100 $100 
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $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 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$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
Compass $0 $0 
Fog lights   $125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$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 $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,695$7,040$3,590$8,790$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$3,645$195$5,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-280-3,408-181-4,9980

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112008
ModelElementAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in109.3 in
Length169.9 in189.8 in
Width71.6 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,056 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft317.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%

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