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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: $21,020

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $4,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,152

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $4,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelElementPriusPrius
TrimEXBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,635 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $21,067 $21,064 $21,816
Navigation system 1,700    
Package 2   575  
Package 5     2,905
Navigation system 1,577    
Package 2   518  
Package 5     2,615
Options (change) 1,700 575 2,905
Options (change) 1,577 518 2,615
Destination 710 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $25,045 $21,020 $24,245
Total Invoice $23,354 $19,152 $22,001

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,554
Model Year201020082008
ModelElementPriusPrius
TrimEXBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionA5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$25,045$21,020$24,245
Adjustments for Features-6950-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,350$21,020$22,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$23,354$19,152$22,001
Adjustments for Features-6480-1,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,706$19,152$20,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,148

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201020082008
ModelElementPriusPrius
TrimEXBaseTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable cooler console$175  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,320$2,625$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-6480-1,701

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20102008
ModelElementPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.9 in175.0 in
Width71.6 in67.9 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 5
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested140053%
Total Not Requested125047%

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