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Nissan Altima vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaElementElement
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $19,541 $21,197
Stability control 900 900    
Floor mats 175 175    
Stability control 780 780    
Floor mats 137 137    
Options (change) 1,075 1,075 0 0
Options (change) 917 917 0 0
Destination 695 695 670 670
Total Price $26,240 $30,440 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $24,293 $28,177 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,009
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaElementElement
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$26,240$30,440$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-1,235-6,4350-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,005$24,005$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$24,293$28,177$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-1,143-5,9570-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,150$22,220$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$930$0$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Element

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelAltimaAltimaElementElement
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents $100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass $0  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Heated front seats $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$2,755$7,955$1,520$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$6,435$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,143-5,9570-210

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082008
ModelAltimaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in101.4 in
Length189.8 in169.3 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,056 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.9 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.977.1 ft3

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