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Honda Element vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,055

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementXterraXterra
TrimEXSCSPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $27,200 $30,370
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $25,773 $28,454
Floor mats     120  
Floor mats     91  
Options (change) 0 0 120 0
Options (change) 0 0 91 0
Destination 670 670 825 825
Total Price $23,055 $23,940 $28,145 $31,195
Total Invoice $21,505 $22,326 $26,689 $29,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,133
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementXterraXterra
TrimEXSCSPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionA5M5A5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18265/70-16265/75-16
Total Price$23,055$23,940$28,145$31,195
Adjustments for Features-8500-890-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,205$23,940$27,255$27,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$370
Total Invoice$21,505$22,326$26,689$29,279
Adjustments for Features-7930-844-3,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,712$22,326$25,845$25,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$83

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementXterraXterra
TrimEXSCSPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 $900 
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0 
4WD, part-time w/low range   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Aluminum roof rails  $250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 $25
Removable cooler console$175   
Small cargo box, roof-mounted   $75
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50 $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass   $0
Fog lights   $125
Light bar   $150
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,650$1,800$2,690$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$890$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-844-3,351

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092012
ModelElementXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.9 in178.7 in
Width71.6 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,144 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft365.7 ft3

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