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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012201220122012
ModelElementPriusPriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimEXThreeFourFivePlug-in HybridPlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,635 $25,565 $28,235 $29,805 $32,000 $39,525
Base Invoice $21,067 $23,799 $26,284 $27,744 $30,721 $37,945
Navigation system 1,700          
Navigation system 1,577          
Options (change) 1,700 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,577 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 710 760 760 760 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,500 -2,500
Total Price $25,045 $26,325 $28,995 $30,565 $30,260 $37,785
Total Invoice $23,354 $24,559 $27,044 $28,504 $28,981 $36,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12
Model Year201020122012201220122012
ModelElementPriusPriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimEXThreeFourFivePlug-in HybridPlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I498hp I4 H98hp I4 H98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA5CVTCVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6120, 8120, 8?, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16195/65-15195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$25,045$26,325$28,995$30,565$30,260$37,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,305-2,355-3,530-1,380-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$25,020$26,640$27,035$28,880$33,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,620$2,015$3,860$8,335
Total Invoice$23,354$24,559$27,044$28,504$28,981$36,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,217-2,197-3,292-1,322-4,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$23,342$24,847$25,212$27,659$31,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,505$1,870$4,317$8,618

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201020122012201220122012
ModelElementPriusPriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimEXThreeFourFivePlug-in HybridPlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
CVT $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app     $25
Remote climate control    $25$25
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150$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$200$200$200
Intermittent wipers$0     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack    $0$0
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Digital instruments $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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights   $1000 $1000
Tachometer$75     
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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     
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$2,570$3,875$4,925$6,100$3,950$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,305$2,355$3,530$1,380$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,217-2,197-3,292-1,322-4,245

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20102012
ModelElementPrius
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.9 in176.4 in
Width71.6 in68.7 in
Height70.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,516 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
25.1 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft339.6 ft3

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