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Honda Element vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,145

Honda Element LX   
Difference: $330

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,661

Honda Element LX   
Difference: $186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelElementElementMatrix
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,275 $22,385 $19,565
Base Invoice $18,878 $20,835 $18,097
AWD 1,200 1,200 2,150
AWD 1,113 1,113 1,990
Options (change) 1,200 1,200 2,150
Options (change) 1,113 1,113 1,990
Destination 670 670 760
Total Price $22,145 $24,255 $22,475
Total Invoice $20,661 $22,618 $20,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $296
Model Year200920092012
ModelElementElementMatrix
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,145$24,255$22,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,095-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,145$23,160$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$0
Total Invoice$20,661$22,618$20,847
Adjustments for Features0-1,021-482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,661$21,597$20,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$936$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200920092012
ModelElementElementMatrix
TrimLXEXS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Removable cooler console $175 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,500$4,595$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,095$520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,021-482

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092012
ModelElementMatrix
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in102.4 in
Length169.9 in171.9 in
Width71.6 in69.5 in
Height70.4 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,360 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
4-speed automatic0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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