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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelElementElementHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSCSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $26,408 $29,762
Floor mats     185 275
Satellite radio     449 449
Floor mats     120 180
Satellite radio     359 359
Options (change) 0 0 634 724
Options (change) 0 0 479 539
Destination 670 670 745 745
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $30,639 $34,539
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $27,632 $31,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,569
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,444
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelElementElementHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSCSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$21,660$23,445$30,639$34,539
Adjustments for Features0-225-4,410-7,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$26,229$26,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$750
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$27,632$31,046
Adjustments for Features0-210-3,977-6,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$23,655$24,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$596

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelElementElementHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSCSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$945$1,170$5,355$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$4,410$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-3,977-6,795

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,434 lb.3,848 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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