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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $10,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelElementElementMaxima
TrimEXSCSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $33,240
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $30,444
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Monitor Package     700
Tech Package     1,150
Xenon HID headlights     400
Cold Package     400
Floor mats     195
Navigation system 1,577 1,577  
Monitor Package     607
Tech Package     998
Xenon HID headlights     347
Cold Package     347
Floor mats     146
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 2,845
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 2,445
Destination 670 670 790
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $36,875
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $33,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,024
Model Year200920092013
ModelElementElementMaxima
TrimEXSCSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionA5M5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$36,875
Adjustments for Features-8500-5,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$31,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$33,679
Adjustments for Features-7930-5,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$28,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920092013
ModelElementElementMaxima
TrimEXSCSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Removable cooler console$175  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,170$1,320$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-5,366

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092013
ModelElementMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in109.3 in
Length169.9 in190.6 in
Width71.6 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,434 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
25.1 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested657%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

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