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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,154

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009200920092009
ModelElementHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,935 $25,705 $29,260 $33,070 $34,700 $41,020
Base Invoice $21,344 $23,134 $26,408 $29,762 $31,230 $36,712
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 810 745 745 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600 -2,600
Total Price $23,745 $26,899 $30,454 $34,264 $32,845 $39,165
Total Invoice $22,154 $24,238 $27,512 $30,866 $29,375 $34,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,864
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $922
Model Year201120092009200920092009
ModelElementHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4187hp I4270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H209hp V6 H
TransmissionA5T6T5T5CVTCVT
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$23,745$26,899$30,454$34,264$32,845$39,165
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-3,110-6,260-4,840-8,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$25,609$27,344$28,004$28,005$30,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735$2,395$2,396$5,271
Total Invoice$22,154$24,238$27,512$30,866$29,375$34,857
Adjustments for Features0-1,162-2,810-5,639-4,329-7,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$23,076$24,702$25,227$25,046$27,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,626$2,151$1,970$4,407

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120092009200920092009
ModelElementHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimEXBaseSportLimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40 $40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 $150$150 $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Removable cooler console$175     
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$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0     
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150 $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400 
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 bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125$125
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$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
Door sill trim plates   $100 $100
Folding third row seats   $600 $600
Heated front seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200 $200
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$2,720$4,010$5,830$8,980$7,560$11,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290$3,110$6,260$4,840$8,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,162-2,810-5,639-4,329-7,374

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,516 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
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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