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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: $16,880

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $4,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,751

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $4,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElementfortwofortwo
TrimEXSCpassionelectric drive passion
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $14,930 $25,000
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $13,885 $23,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     250 250
Power steering (optional)     550  
Cruise control     280 300
Tachometer     120  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     232 232
Power steering (optional)     512  
Cruise control     260 279
Tachometer     112  
Options (change) 0 0 1,200 550
Options (change) 0 0 1,116 511
Destination 670 670 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $16,880 $18,800
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $15,751 $17,011

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. smart fortwo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,454
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElementfortwofortwo
TrimEXSCpassionelectric drive passion
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I470hp I374hp I0 E
TransmissionM5M5S5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 2?, 2
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18155/60-15155/60-15
Total Price$21,660$23,445$16,880$18,800
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,065-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$15,815$18,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$2,220
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$15,751$17,011
Adjustments for Features0-210-994-692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$14,757$16,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$1,562

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. smart fortwo

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElementfortwofortwo
TrimEXSCpassionelectric drive passion
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed automated manual  $1000 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0
Rear-engine configuration  $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,710$1,935$2,775$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,065$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-994-692

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. smart fortwo features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. smart fortwo

Model Year20082014
ModelElementfortwo
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in73.5 in
Length169.3 in106.1 in
Width71.5 in61.4 in
Height70.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.1,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.8.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in48.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in45.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 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		26.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		77.1 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. smart fortwo specs.

Option Package Details
smart fortwo passion

Cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Trip computer150No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Tachometer
FeatureValueRequested?
Tachometer75Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested7575%
Total Not Requested2525%

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