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Toyota Highlander vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElementElement
TrimBaseSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,240 $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $25,783 $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $19,541 $21,197
Floor mats 315 315 315 315 315    
Floor mats 200 200 200 200 200    
Options (change) 315 315 315 315 315 0 0
Options (change) 200 200 200 200 200 0 0
Destination 810 810 810 810 810 670 670
Total Price $29,365 $33,970 $36,870 $39,840 $45,495 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $26,793 $30,997 $33,645 $36,627 $41,608 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,226
Model Year2012201220122012201220082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElementElement
TrimBaseSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5CVTCVTM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$29,365$33,970$36,870$39,840$45,495$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-3,530-8,285-9,260-7,310-11,0850-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,835$25,685$27,610$32,530$34,410$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,925$6,845$8,725$0$1,560
Total Invoice$26,793$30,997$33,645$36,627$41,608$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-3,221-7,560-8,450-6,720-10,1380-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,572$23,437$25,195$29,907$31,470$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$1,758$6,470$8,033$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220122012201220082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElementElement
TrimBaseSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000    
CVT   $1000$1000  
5-speed manual     $0$0
FWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350 $350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key  $250 $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter      $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200$200  
Roof rails $250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200  
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125  
Intermittent wipers     $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 $150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25 $25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)     $50$50
Sunroof $900$900 $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Compass $0$0 $0  
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25  
Fog lights $125$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25 $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75  $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200 $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats     $0$0
Stain-resistant fabric   $100   
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$4,900$9,655$10,630$8,680$12,455$1,370$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,530$8,285$9,260$7,310$11,085$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,221-7,560-8,450-6,720-10,1380-210

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122008
ModelHighlanderElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in101.4 in
Length188.4 in169.3 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height68.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft377.1 ft3

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