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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: $19,770

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $6,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,440

smart fortwo passion   
Difference: $5,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelfortwofortwofortwoElement
TrimpassionprimeproxyEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $16,140 $17,490 $18,480 $22,385
Base Invoice $15,010 $16,266 $17,186 $20,835
Navigation system 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 350 350 350  
Center armrest(s), front row 100 100 100  
Interior ambient lighting 150      
6-speed automated manual 990 990 990  
AWD       1,200
Navigation system 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,577
Metallic paint (extra cost) 326 326 326  
Center armrest(s), front row 93 93 93  
Interior ambient lighting 140      
6-speed automated manual 921 921 921  
AWD       1,113
Options (change) 2,880 2,730 2,730 2,900
Options (change) 2,680 2,540 2,540 2,690
Destination 750 750 750 670
Total Price $19,770 $20,970 $21,960 $25,955
Total Invoice $18,440 $19,556 $20,476 $24,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: smart fortwo prime
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,351
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelfortwofortwofortwoElement
TrimpassionprimeproxyEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine89hp I389hp I389hp I3166hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG34/39 MPG34/39 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 2?, 2240, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-15165/65-15185/50-16215/70-16
Total Price$19,770$20,970$21,960$25,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-1,100-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,770$19,170$20,860$23,845
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$1,690$0
Total Invoice$18,440$19,556$20,476$24,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,679-1,026-1,967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,440$17,877$19,450$22,228
Cost Above Minimum$563$0$1,573$0

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Features Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Honda Element

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelfortwofortwofortwoElement
TrimpassionprimeproxyEX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable cooler console   $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats $200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals  $75 
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,450$4,250$3,550$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$1,100$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,679-1,026-1,967

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Specifications Comparison: smart fortwo vs. Honda Element

Model Year20162009
ModelfortwoElement
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase73.7 in101.4 in
Length106.1 in169.9 in
Width65.5 in71.6 in
Height61.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,053 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 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
7.8 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.874.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
smart fortwo passion

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

Option Package Details
smart fortwo prime

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

Option Package Details
smart fortwo proxy

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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