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Honda Pilot vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,060

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $10,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,509

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelPilotPilotPilotElement
TrimEXEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,470 $34,720 $39,370 $20,990
Base Invoice $28,779 $31,743 $35,984 $19,541
AWD 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,400
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,298
Options (change) 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,400
Options (change) 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,298
Destination 830 830 830 670
Total Price $33,900 $37,150 $41,800 $23,060
Total Invoice $31,069 $34,033 $38,274 $21,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,517
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelPilotPilotPilotElement
TrimEXEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6250hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7155, 7650, 10270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/60-18215/70-16
Total Price$33,900$37,150$41,800$23,060
Adjustments for Features-5,190-8,740-11,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,710$28,410$30,350$23,060
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$1,940$0
Total Invoice$31,069$34,033$38,274$21,509
Adjustments for Features-4,757-8,007-10,4840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,312$26,026$27,790$21,509
Cost Above Minimum$286$0$1,764$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelPilotPilotPilotElement
TrimEXEX-LTouringEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Removable cargo area roof panel   $300
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
Media drive  $15 
Media drive, small$5$5  
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25 
USB port $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror $25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Total Value of Features$7,960$11,510$14,220$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,190$8,740$11,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,757-8,007-10,4840

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122008
ModelPilotElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in101.4 in
Length191.4 in169.3 in
Width78.5 in71.5 in
Height71.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,497 lb.3,567 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft377.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Manual rear sunroof300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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