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Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelElementMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,625 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $18,137 $25,511 $27,437
Satellite radio     350
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 0 0 350
Options (change) 0 0 304
Destination 595 605 605
Total Price $20,220 $28,505 $30,955
Total Invoice $18,732 $26,116 $28,346

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,145
Model Year200620062006
ModelElementMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7240, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$20,220$28,505$30,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,535-5,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$24,970$25,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$18,732$26,116$28,346
Adjustments for Features0-3,239-4,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$22,877$23,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$652

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620062006
ModelElementMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,170$4,705$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,239-4,817

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062006
ModelElementMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in111.2 in
Length169.3 in193.5 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.5 ft3

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