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Honda Ridgeline vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $10,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelRidgelineRidgelineRidgelineElementElement
TrimRTL-TRTL-EBlack EditionEXSC
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,930 $41,470 $42,970 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $32,847 $37,900 $39,268 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system       1,700 1,700
Navigation system       1,577 1,577
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,577 1,577
Destination 940 940 940 670 670
Total Price $36,870 $42,410 $43,910 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $33,787 $38,840 $40,208 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,833
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelRidgelineRidgelineRidgelineElementElement
TrimRTL-TRTL-EBlack EditionEXSC
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7540, 8540, 8270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/60-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$36,870$42,410$43,910$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-5,095-12,795-12,795-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,775$29,615$31,115$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$2,160$0$1,500$0$1,735
Total Invoice$33,787$38,840$40,208$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-4,669-11,718-11,716-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,118$27,122$28,492$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$1,996$0$1,370$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelRidgelineRidgelineRidgelineElementElement
TrimRTL-TRTL-EBlack EditionEXSC
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic   $900 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power sliding rear window $250$250  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150    
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150
Dual-action tailgate$200$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100$100
Removable cooler console   $175 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear defrost   $200$200
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Sunroof $900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Truck bed audio system $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25  
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0  
Total Value of Features$7,165$14,865$14,865$2,920$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,095$12,795$12,795$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,669-11,718-11,716-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172009
ModelRidgelineElement
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase125.2 in101.4 in
Length210.0 in169.9 in
Width78.6 in71.6 in
Height70.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,243 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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