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2008 Honda Element

67%: 2 votes

2008 Honda Element: Element 2WD LX Manual

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser

33%: 1 vote

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser: PT Cruiser 4dr Wgn

2008 Honda Element: Element 2WD LX Manual

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser: PT Cruiser 4dr Wgn

At-a-Glance Summary
* values are approximate
Average User Rating
5 Based on 7 reviews	3 Based on 8 reviews
MSRP and Invoice Pricing
$18,980 Invoice $17,677	$15,970 Invoice $15,033
Monthly Payment*
$371 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%	$312 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%

Fuel Summary
* values are approximate
Fuel Type
Gasoline	Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost (15,000 miles)*
$1,463 and up	$1,277 and up
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)*
18/23 mpg LessMediumMore	21/26 mpg LessMediumMore
Maximum Range (per tank)*
325 miles NearMediumFar	352 miles NearMediumFar

Engine Summary

Transmission
Manual	Manual Automatic optional
Drivetrain
FWD	FWD
Horsepower SAE Net @ RPM
166 @ 5800 LowMediumHigh	150 @ 5200 LowMediumHigh
Torque SAE Net @ RPM
161 @ 4000 LowMediumHigh	165 @ 4000 LowMediumHigh

Capacity Summary
* values are approximate
EPA Classification and Body Style
SUV 4-Door SUV	SUV 4-Door Wagon
Passenger Seating
4	5
Cargo Room*
6 Suitcases 25.1 cubic feet	N/A

Warranty Summary

Basic Years
3 years	3 years
Basic Miles
36,000 miles	36,000 miles

Safety Summary

Frontal Driver Crash Test Rating
5	4
Frontal Passenger Crash Test Rating
5	4
NHTSA Rollover Rating
3	4

Dimensions Summary

Weight (lbs)
3,433 lbs LightMediumHeavy	3,070 lbs LightMediumHeavy
Length (inches)
169.3 inches ShortMediumLong	168.9 inches ShortMediumLong
Width (inches)
71.5 inches NarrowMediumWide	67.1 inches NarrowMediumWide
Height (inches)
70.4 inches ShortMediumTall	63 inches ShortMediumTall

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