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Nissan LEAF vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelLEAFLEAFElementElement
TrimSVSLEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $19,541 $21,197
Floor mats 170 170    
Floor mats 131 131    
Options (change) 170 170 0 0
Options (change) 131 131 0 0
Destination 850 850 670 670
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $28,720 $30,770 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $27,188 $29,149 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,295
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelLEAFLEAFElementElement
TrimSVSLEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine107hp E107hp E166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$28,720$30,770$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-3,890-5,5150-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,830$25,255$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$1,560
Total Invoice$27,188$29,149$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-3,682-5,2240-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,506$23,925$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$419$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelLEAFLEAFElementElement
TrimSVSLEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Photovoltaic solar panel $250  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0  
DC quick-charging capability $750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Navigation system$600$600  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights $125  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,190$6,815$1,300$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,890$5,515$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,682-5,2240-210

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122008
ModelLEAFElement
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length175.0 in169.3 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height61.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft377.1 ft3

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