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Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,764

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelElementElementPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimEXSCOneTwoThreeFourFivePlug-in HybridPlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $23,015 $24,000 $25,565 $28,235 $29,805 $32,000 $39,525
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $21,864 $22,560 $23,799 $26,284 $27,744 $30,721 $37,945
Floor mats     200 200 200 200 200 200 200
Satellite radio     449 449          
Floor mats     127 127 127 127 127 127 127
Satellite radio     359 359          
Options (change) 0 0 649 649 200 200 200 200 200
Options (change) 0 0 486 486 127 127 127 127 127
Destination 670 670 760 760 760 760 760 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2,500 -2,500
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $24,424 $25,409 $26,525 $29,195 $30,765 $30,460 $37,985
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $23,110 $23,806 $24,686 $27,171 $28,631 $29,108 $36,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $990
Model Year200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelElementElementPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimEXSCOneTwoThreeFourFivePlug-in HybridPlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I498hp I4 H98hp I4 H98hp I4 H98hp I4 H98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5M5CVTCVTCVTCVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6120, 8120, 8?, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18195/65-15195/65-15195/65-15195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$21,660$23,445$24,424$25,409$26,525$29,195$30,765$30,460$37,985
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,870-2,745-3,745-4,795-5,970-3,820-6,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$22,554$22,664$22,780$24,400$24,795$26,640$31,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$110$226$1,846$2,241$4,086$8,561
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$23,110$23,806$24,686$27,171$28,631$29,108$36,332
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,769-2,572-3,485-4,463-5,556-3,650-6,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$21,341$21,234$21,201$22,708$23,075$25,458$29,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$140$33$0$1,507$1,874$4,257$8,560

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200820082012201220122012201220122012
ModelElementElementPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimEXSCOneTwoThreeFourFivePlug-in HybridPlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0       
CVT  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control        $600
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app        $25
Remote climate control       $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system        $0
Rearview camera    $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50       
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150       
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150       
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Intermittent wipers$0$0       
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack       $0$0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25       
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275       
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50       
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player        $0
HD radio    $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600$600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar        $200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25      
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights      $125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)        $350
Headlight washers      $50 $50
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights      $1000 $1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75       
Trip computer  $150$150$150$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$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats     $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75       
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100$100 $100
Removable second row seats$0$0       
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0       
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0       
Total Value of Features$1,570$1,795$3,440$4,315$5,315$6,365$7,540$5,390$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,870$2,745$3,745$4,795$5,970$3,820$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,769-2,572-3,485-4,463-5,556-3,650-6,571

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082012
ModelElementPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.3 in176.4 in
Width71.5 in68.7 in
Height70.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius One

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Two

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

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

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