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Volvo C30 vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelC30C30ElementElement
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0EXSC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $20,835 $21,656
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Cruise control 185 185    
Satellite radio 295      
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,700 1,700
Special order charge 300      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408    
Cruise control 159 159    
Satellite radio 254      
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,577 1,577
Special order charge 258      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237      
Options (change) 3,735 2,865 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 3,212 2,463 1,577 1,577
Destination 745 745 670 670
Total Price $27,430 $29,310 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $25,530 $27,366 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,338
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelC30C30ElementElement
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0EXSC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6M6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$27,430$29,310$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features0-550-955-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,430$28,760$23,800$25,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,330$0$1,735
Total Invoice$25,530$27,366$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features0-514-890-98
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,530$26,852$22,192$23,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,322$0$1,613

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Honda Element

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelC30C30ElementElement
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0EXSC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable cooler console  $175 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,515$2,065$2,470$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$955$105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-514-890-98

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082009
ModelC30Element
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in101.4 in
Length167.4 in169.9 in
Width70.2 in71.6 in
Height57.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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