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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,864

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelElementElement4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSCSR5TrailLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $31,090 $36,755 $38,595
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $28,603 $33,815 $35,508
Navigation system 1,700 1,700      
Entune     995 995  
Rearview camera     525    
Floor mats     199 199 199
Navigation system 1,577 1,577      
Entune     886 886  
Rearview camera     468    
Floor mats     126 126 126
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 1,719 1,194 199
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 1,480 1,012 126
Destination 670 670 810 810 810
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $33,619 $38,759 $39,604
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $30,893 $35,637 $36,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,882
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelElementElement4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSCSR5TrailLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5M5T5T5T5
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$24,755$25,640$33,619$38,759$39,604
Adjustments for Features-8500-4,050-8,375-8,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$29,569$30,384$31,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$815$1,760
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$30,893$35,637$36,444
Adjustments for Features-7930-3,722-7,700-7,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$27,171$27,937$28,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$766$1,658

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelElementElement4Runner4Runner4Runner
TrimEXSCSR5TrailLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
5-speed manual $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 
Crawl control   $500 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
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 console storage compartments$100$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 $25
Removable cooler console$175    
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$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
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$1,970$1,120$5,170$9,495$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$4,050$8,375$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-3,722-7,700-7,615

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20092012
ModelElement4Runner
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in109.8 in
Length169.9 in189.9 in
Width71.6 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
25.1 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.146.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft388.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Trail

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

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

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