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smart fortwo vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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smart fortwo vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,030

smart fortwo Passion   
Difference: $8,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelfortwoElementElement
TrimPassionEXSC
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $13,590 $22,385 $23,270
Metallic paint (extra cost) 225    
Power steering (optional) 450    
Tachometer 120    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Power steering (optional) 0    
Tachometer 0    
Options (change) 795 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 645 670 670
Total Price $15,030 $23,055 $23,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo Passion
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,895
Model Year200820092009
ModelfortwoElementElement
TrimPassionEXSC
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine70hp I3166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionS5A5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/60-15215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$15,030$23,055$23,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,035-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,030$22,020$23,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Honda Element

Model Year200820092009
ModelfortwoElementElement
TrimPassionEXSC
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automated manual$1000  
5-speed automatic $900 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable cooler console $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Heated mirrors$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Floor mats  $75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,350$3,385$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,035$185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-965-173

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082009
ModelfortwoElement
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase73.5 in101.4 in
Length106.1 in169.9 in
Width61.4 in71.6 in
Height60.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight1,809 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room48.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room45.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.074.6 ft3

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