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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $10,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElementElement
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $40,170 $46,370 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $36,956 $42,428 $20,835 $21,656
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 1,015          
Floor mats 280 280 280 280    
Navigation system         1,700 1,700
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 903          
Floor mats 175 175 175 175    
Navigation system         1,577 1,577
Options (change) 1,295 280 280 280 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 1,078 175 175 175 1,577 1,577
Destination 845 845 845 845 670 670
Total Price $36,700 $39,075 $41,295 $47,495 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $33,476 $35,669 $37,976 $43,448 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,200
Model Year201320132013201320092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElementElement
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVTA5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$36,700$39,075$41,295$47,495$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-7,660-8,610-6,435-10,460-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,040$30,465$34,860$37,035$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$5,820$7,995$0$1,735
Total Invoice$33,476$35,669$37,976$43,448$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-6,987-7,860-5,918-9,569-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,489$27,809$32,058$33,879$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,320$5,569$7,390$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Honda Element

Model Year201320132013201320092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderElementElement
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
CVT  $1000$1000  
5-speed automatic    $900 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250 $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150
Overhead console storage compartments    $100$100
Removable cooler console    $175 
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $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   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$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  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)    $50$50
Sunroof$900$900 $900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0 $0  
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25  
Tachometer$75$75  $75$75
Trip computer$150$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$50  
Door sill trim plates $100 $100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 $75
Folding third row seats$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  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$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  
Removable second row seats    $0$0
Stain-resistant fabric  $100   
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$9,030$9,980$7,805$11,830$2,220$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,660$8,610$6,435$10,460$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,987-7,860-5,918-9,569-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Honda Element

Model Year20132009
ModelHighlanderElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in101.4 in
Length188.4 in169.9 in
Width75.2 in71.6 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

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