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Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,129

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelElementElement4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSCSR5SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $28,640 $30,950 $35,325
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $25,860 $27,825 $31,897
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     220    
Floor mats     184 184 184
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     176    
Floor mats     112 112 112
Options (change) 0 0 404 184 184
Options (change) 0 0 288 112 112
Destination 670 670 745 745 745
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $29,789 $31,879 $36,254
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $26,893 $28,682 $32,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,059
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,008
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelElementElement4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSCSR5SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4236hp V6236hp V6236hp V6
TransmissionM5M5A5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7160, 6160, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18265/70-16265/65-17265/60-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$29,789$31,879$36,254
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,070-5,750-7,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$25,719$26,129$29,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$410$3,385
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$26,893$28,682$32,754
Adjustments for Features0-210-3,674-5,173-6,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$23,219$23,509$26,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$290$3,075

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelElementElement4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSCSR5SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power retractable rear window  $350$350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable    $100
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Hood scoop   $100 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Running boards  $350 $350
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Skid plates  $150$150$150
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tubular side steps   $350 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls    $25
Satellite radio$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25 
Compass    $0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200
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$100$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$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers   $500 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
White-letter tires   $0 
Total Value of Features$870$1,095$4,940$6,620$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,070$5,750$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-3,674-5,173-6,460

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20082009
ModelElement4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in109.8 in
Length169.3 in189.2 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.036.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12545%
Total Not Requested15055%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Sport

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

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