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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: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelElementElementMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSCSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,910 $22,695 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $19,347 $20,994 $26,229 $28,286
Floor mats     175 175
Floor mats     131 131
Options (change) 0 0 175 175
Options (change) 0 0 131 131
Destination 595 595 695 695
Total Price $21,505 $23,290 $29,500 $31,750
Total Invoice $19,942 $21,589 $27,055 $29,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,123
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelElementElementMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSCSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM5M5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7240, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$21,505$23,290$29,500$31,750
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,260-4,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,505$23,065$26,240$27,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$775
Total Invoice$19,942$21,589$27,055$29,112
Adjustments for Features0-209-2,990-4,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,942$21,380$24,065$24,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,438$0$705

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelElementElementMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSCSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$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$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
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear spoiler  $200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Satellite radio$200$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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,620$1,845$4,880$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,260$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-2,990-4,342

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072008
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 Weight3,434 lb.3,580 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

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

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