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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: $12,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelElementMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,625 $32,420 $35,120
Base Invoice $18,137 $29,695 $32,163
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 595 780 780
Total Price $20,220 $33,200 $35,900
Total Invoice $18,732 $30,475 $32,943

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,043
Model Year200620122012
ModelElementMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$20,220$33,200$35,900
Adjustments for Features0-5,120-6,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$28,080$29,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$18,732$30,475$32,943
Adjustments for Features0-4,700-6,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$25,775$26,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,139

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620122012
ModelElementMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $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
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Total Value of Features$1,120$6,240$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,120$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,700-6,029

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062012
ModelElementMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in109.3 in
Length169.3 in190.6 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft314.2 ft3

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