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Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $305

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Element
TrimBaseSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,650 $24,350 $25,330 $22,935
Base Invoice $21,178 $22,768 $23,684 $21,344
Value Package 150      
Alloy wheels 440      
Value Package 143      
Alloy wheels 392      
Options (change) 590 0 0 0
Options (change) 535 0 0 0
Destination 810 810 810 810
Total Price $24,050 $25,160 $26,140 $23,745
Total Invoice $22,523 $23,578 $24,494 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $480
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Element
TrimBaseSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine179hp I4hp 179hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18225/65-17215/70-16
Total Price$24,050$25,160$26,140$23,745
Adjustments for Features-595-495-3,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$24,665$23,130$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$325$1,535$0$0
Total Invoice$22,523$23,578$24,494$22,154
Adjustments for Features-557-464-2,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,966$23,114$21,674$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$292$1,440$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Element
TrimBaseSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net  $40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Removable cooler console   $175
Roof rack$300 $300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
External spare tire shell  $100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio  $50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,540$5,055$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$495$3,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-557-464-2,8200

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122011
ModelRAV4Element
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in101.4 in
Length181.1 in169.9 in
Width71.5 in71.6 in
Height66.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%

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