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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $305

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElementRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,935 $22,650 $24,350 $25,330
Base Invoice $21,344 $21,178 $22,768 $23,684
Value Package   150    
Alloy wheels   440    
Value Package   143    
Alloy wheels   392    
Options (change) 0 590 0 0
Options (change) 0 535 0 0
Destination 810 810 810 810
Total Price $23,745 $24,050 $25,160 $26,140
Total Invoice $22,154 $22,523 $23,578 $24,494

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $480
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElementRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4179hp I4hp 179hp I4
TransmissionA5A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/65-17235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$23,745$24,050$25,160$26,140
Adjustments for Features0-595-495-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$23,455$24,665$23,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$1,535$0
Total Invoice$22,154$22,523$23,578$24,494
Adjustments for Features0-557-464-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$21,966$23,114$21,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$1,440$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelElementRAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimEXBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Removable cooler console$175   
Roof rack $300 $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,045$2,640$2,540$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$595$495$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-557-464-2,820

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,516 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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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%

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