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Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius c Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,785

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,248

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementPrius cPrius c
TrimEXSCThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $20,140 $21,625
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Alloy wheels     390  
Navigation system 1,577 1,577    
Alloy wheels     348  
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 390 0
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 348 0
Destination 670 670 760 760
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $22,785 $23,990
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $21,248 $22,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,696
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementPrius cPrius c
TrimEXSCThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionA5M5CVTCVT
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)215/70-16225/55-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$24,755$25,640$22,785$23,990
Adjustments for Features-8500-1,775-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$21,010$21,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$855
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$21,248$22,385
Adjustments for Features-7930-1,655-1,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$19,593$20,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$809

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementPrius cPrius c
TrimEXSCThreeFour
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75  
Heated front seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,575$1,725$3,500$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$1,775$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-1,655-1,983

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20092012
ModelElementPrius c
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in100.4 in
Length169.9 in157.3 in
Width71.6 in66.7 in
Height70.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft30.0 ft3

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