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Honda Ridgeline vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,876

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelRidgelineRidgelineElement
TrimRTSRTLEX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $31,305 $34,180 $22,385
Base Invoice $28,363 $30,961 $20,835
5-speed manual     -800
AWD     1,200
5-speed manual     -742
AWD     1,113
Options (change) 0 0 400
Options (change) 0 0 371
Destination 670 670 670
Total Price $31,975 $34,850 $23,455
Total Invoice $29,033 $31,631 $21,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,560
Model Year200920092009
ModelRidgelineRidgelineElement
TrimRTSRTLEX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6166hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG15/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7160, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/60-18215/70-16
Total Price$31,975$34,850$23,455
Adjustments for Features-2,860-5,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,115$29,140$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0
Total Invoice$29,033$31,631$21,876
Adjustments for Features-2,597-5,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,436$26,448$21,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$12$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Honda Element

Model Year200920092009
ModelRidgelineRidgelineElement
TrimRTSRTLEX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console without shifter$150$150 
Dual-action tailgate$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Removable cooler console  $175
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats $75 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Total Value of Features$5,905$8,755$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,860$5,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,597-5,1830

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Honda Element

Model Year20092009
ModelRidgelineElement
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.0 in101.4 in
Length206.8 in169.9 in
Width76.3 in71.6 in
Height70.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.3,567 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.025.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.074.6 ft3

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