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Honda Element vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,460

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,953

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelElementElementLEAFLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSCSSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $29,990 $32,490 $36,200
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $28,412 $30,776 $34,285
5-speed automatic 800 800      
Floor mats     190 190 190
5-speed automatic 742 742      
Floor mats     144 144 144
Options (change) 800 800 190 190 190
Options (change) 742 742 144 144 144
Destination 670 670 885 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $22,460 $24,245 $23,565 $26,065 $29,775
Total Invoice $20,953 $22,609 $21,941 $24,305 $27,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $695
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelElementElementLEAFLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSCSSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4147hp E147hp E147hp E
TransmissionA5A5A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG125/100 MPG125/100 MPG125/100 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$22,460$24,245$23,565$26,065$29,775
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,315-4,340-8,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,460$24,020$22,250$21,725$21,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$540$15$0
Total Invoice$20,953$22,609$21,941$24,305$27,814
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,224-4,047-7,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,953$22,399$20,717$20,258$20,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$459$0$22

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelElementElementLEAFLEAFLEAF
TrimEXSCSSVSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Heat pump    $250
Interior air filter$0$0   
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500$500$500
DC quick-charging capability   $750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,350$2,575$3,665$6,690$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,315$4,340$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,224-4,047-7,534

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082018
ModelElementLEAF
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.3 in176.4 in
Width71.5 in70.5 in
Height70.4 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,499 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF S

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

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

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

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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