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Honda Element vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelElementElementRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXSCBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $20,300 $21,875 $22,555
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $18,778 $20,232 $20,862
Side curtain airbags     650 650 650
Alloy wheels     440    
225/65R17     120    
Side curtain airbags     559 559 559
Alloy wheels     352    
225/65R17     96    
Options (change) 0 0 1,210 650 650
Options (change) 0 0 1,007 559 559
Destination 670 670 605 605 605
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $22,115 $23,130 $23,810
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $20,390 $21,396 $22,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,326
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelElementElementRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXSCBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M5A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/65-17235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$22,115$23,130$23,810
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,405-1,930-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$20,710$21,200$20,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$295$785$0
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$20,390$21,396$22,026
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,295-1,785-3,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$19,095$19,611$18,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$210$726$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelElementElementRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXSCBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
External spare tire shell    $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats $75   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$745$970$2,150$2,675$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,405$1,930$3,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,295-1,785-3,141

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082006
ModelElementRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in104.7 in
Length169.3 in181.1 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.037.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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