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Honda Element vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,315

Nissan Sentra SV   
Difference: $2,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,237

Nissan Sentra SV   
Difference: $1,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelElementElementSentraSentraSentra
TrimEXSCSVSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $18,550 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $17,632 $19,395 $21,063
5-speed automatic 800 800      
Floor mats     180 180 180
Alloy wheels     750    
5-speed automatic 742 742      
Floor mats     148 148 148
Alloy wheels     622    
Options (change) 800 800 930 180 180
Options (change) 742 742 770 148 148
Destination 670 670 835 835 835
Total Price $22,460 $24,245 $20,315 $21,425 $23,185
Total Invoice $20,953 $22,609 $19,237 $20,378 $22,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,818
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelElementElementSentraSentraSentra
TrimEXSCSVSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4130hp I4130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionA5A5CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG29/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$22,460$24,245$20,315$21,425$23,185
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,040-2,540-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,460$24,020$19,275$18,885$18,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$1,255$865$0
Total Invoice$20,953$22,609$19,237$20,378$22,046
Adjustments for Features0-210-985-2,416-4,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,953$22,399$18,252$17,962$17,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$1,117$827$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelElementElementSentraSentraSentra
TrimEXSCSVSRSL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
CVT  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler   $200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Navigation system    $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, 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$2,050$2,275$3,090$4,590$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,040$2,540$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-985-2,416-4,911

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082016
ModelElementSentra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.3 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in69.3 in
Height70.4 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,499 lb.2,857 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SV

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

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

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