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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: $10,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelElementElement4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSCSR5TrailLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $31,490 $37,155 $38,995
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $28,971 $34,184 $35,876
Floor mats     199 199 199
Floor mats     126 126 126
Options (change) 0 0 199 199 199
Options (change) 0 0 126 126 126
Destination 670 670 845 845 845
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $32,534 $38,199 $40,039
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $29,942 $35,155 $36,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,590
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelElementElement4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSCSR5TrailLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18265/70-17265/70-17245/60-20
Total Price$21,660$23,445$32,534$38,199$40,039
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,500-8,925-9,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$28,034$29,274$30,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$1,240$2,255
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$29,942$35,155$36,847
Adjustments for Features0-210-4,141-8,214-8,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$25,801$26,941$27,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$1,140$2,073

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelElementElement4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSCSR5TrailLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
4WD, part-time w/low range   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power retractable rear window  $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Crawl control   $500 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Terrain selector   $200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 $25
Roof rack   $300 
Roof rails  $250 $250
Sliding load floor   $275 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $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
Lockable rear differential   $150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Hood scoop   $100 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Skid plates  $150$150$150
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
Navigation system    $600
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
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$150
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
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   
Stain-resistant fabric   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers    $500
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Total Value of Features$745$970$5,245$9,670$10,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,500$8,925$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-4,141-8,214-8,973

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20082013
ModelElement4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in109.8 in
Length169.3 in189.9 in
Width71.5 in75.8 in
Height70.4 in71.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in32.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.046.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft388.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

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

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Trail

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

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

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

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