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Honda Element vs. smart fortwo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. smart fortwo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,660

smart fortwo Electric Drive pure   
Difference: $6,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,952

smart fortwo Electric Drive pure   
Difference: $6,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelElementfortwofortwofortwo
TrimEXElectric Drive pureElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,935 $23,800 $25,290 $26,640
Base Invoice $21,344 $22,134 $23,520 $24,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)   350 350 350
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   100    
Power mirrors   160    
Center armrest(s), front row     100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   326 326 326
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   93    
Power mirrors   149    
Center armrest(s), front row     93 93
Options (change) 0 610 450 450
Options (change) 0 568 419 419
Destination 810 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $23,745 $17,660 $18,990 $20,340
Total Invoice $22,154 $15,952 $17,189 $18,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. smart fortwo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Electric Drive pure
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,053
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelElementfortwofortwofortwo
TrimEXElectric Drive pureElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I480hp I0 E80hp I0 E80hp I0 E
TransmissionA5A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 2?, 2?, 2
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16165/65-15165/65-15165/65-15
Total Price$23,745$17,660$18,990$20,340
Adjustments for Features-1600-300-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,585$17,660$18,690$18,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,030$430
Total Invoice$22,154$15,952$17,189$18,444
Adjustments for Features-1490-272-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$15,952$16,917$16,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$965$452

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. smart fortwo

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelElementfortwofortwofortwo
TrimEXElectric Drive pureElectric Drive passionElectric Drive prime
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0$0$0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500$500$500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Tachometer$75   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 $75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Total Value of Features$2,785$2,625$2,925$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$0$300$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1490-272-2,040

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. smart fortwo

Model Year20112018
ModelElementfortwo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in73.7 in
Length169.9 in106.1 in
Width71.6 in65.5 in
Height70.4 in61.2 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.2,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft37.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
smart fortwo Electric Drive pure

Power mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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