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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,059

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelElementElementRAV4
TrimEXSCLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $25,330
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $23,684
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Floor mats     199
Rearview camera     475
Navigation system 1,577 1,577  
Floor mats     126
Rearview camera     424
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 674
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 550
Destination 670 670 810
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $26,814
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $25,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $316
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $257
Model Year200920092012
ModelElementElementRAV4
TrimEXSCLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionA5M5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$24,755$25,640$26,814
Adjustments for Features-8500-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$23,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$25,044
Adjustments for Features-7930-3,012
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$22,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200920092012
ModelElementElementRAV4
TrimEXSCLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Removable cooler console$175  
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,895$1,045$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-3,012

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Toyota RAV4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092012
ModelElementRAV4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in104.7 in
Length169.9 in181.1 in
Width71.6 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,361 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		25.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		25.137.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft373.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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