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Honda Element vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,734

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008200820082008
ModelElementHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,625 $26,760 $29,410 $32,900 $34,200 $40,450
Base Invoice $18,137 $23,883 $26,241 $29,281 $30,780 $36,202
Satellite radio   449 449 449    
Satellite radio   359 359 359    
Options (change) 0 449 449 449 0 0
Options (change) 0 359 359 359 0 0
Destination 595 745 745 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600 -2,600
Total Price $20,220 $27,954 $30,604 $34,094 $32,345 $38,595
Total Invoice $18,732 $24,987 $27,345 $30,385 $28,925 $34,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,104
Model Year200620082008200820082008
ModelElementHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H209hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T5T5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16245/65-17245/55-19245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$20,220$27,954$30,604$34,094$32,345$38,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,525-5,495-8,145-6,050-9,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$24,429$25,109$25,949$26,295$28,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680$1,520$1,866$4,321
Total Invoice$18,732$24,987$27,345$30,385$28,925$34,347
Adjustments for Features0-3,151-4,910-7,259-5,410-8,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$21,836$22,435$23,126$23,515$25,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$599$1,290$1,679$3,750

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620082008200820082008
ModelElementHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000  
CVT    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate     $350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40 $40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Removable second-row console $200$200$200$200$200
Roof rails  $250$250 $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200  
Dual-zone climate control   $125  
Intermittent wipers$0     
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25   
Larger rear spoiler  $200  $200
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325 $325
CD player$125$125  $125 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25  $25 
Compass   $0 $0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25$25
Fog lights  $125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50 $50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$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$50$50
Folding third row seats   $600 $600
Heated front seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50  $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Removable second row seats$0     
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$845$4,370$6,340$8,990$6,895$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525$5,495$8,145$6,050$9,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,151-4,910-7,259-5,410-8,761

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062008
ModelElementHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in109.8 in
Length169.3 in188.4 in
Width71.5 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft395.4 ft3

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