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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $10,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013201320132013
ModelElementElementHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSCSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $34,560 $37,950 $40,170 $46,370
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $31,553 $34,649 $36,956 $42,428
Navigation system 1,700 1,700        
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL     1,015      
Floor mats     280 280 280 280
Navigation system 1,577 1,577        
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL     903      
Floor mats     175 175 175 175
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 1,295 280 280 280
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 1,078 175 175 175
Destination 670 670 845 845 845 845
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $36,700 $39,075 $41,295 $47,495
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $33,476 $35,669 $37,976 $43,448

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,200
Model Year200920092013201320132013
ModelElementElementHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSCSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionA5M5T5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$24,755$25,640$36,700$39,075$41,295$47,495
Adjustments for Features-8500-7,660-8,610-6,435-10,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$29,040$30,465$34,860$37,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$1,425$5,820$7,995
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$33,476$35,669$37,976$43,448
Adjustments for Features-7930-6,987-7,860-5,918-9,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$26,489$27,809$32,058$33,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$1,320$5,569$7,390

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920092013201320132013
ModelElementElementHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXSCSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
5-speed manual $0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
CVT    $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350 $350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100    
Removable cooler console$175     
Removable second-row console  $200$200$200$200
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125 $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Sunroof  $900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0 $0
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100 $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600
Heated front seats  $200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $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$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$0    
Stain-resistant fabric    $100 
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$2,220$1,370$9,030$9,980$7,805$11,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$7,660$8,610$6,435$10,460
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-6,987-7,860-5,918-9,569

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092013
ModelElementHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in109.8 in
Length169.9 in188.4 in
Width71.6 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,947 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
25.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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

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