2009 Honda Element Priced at $20,175

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Honda announced that the restyled 2009 Element will go on sale today with a starting price of $20,175, excluding a $670 destination charge. The base model comes standard with a five-speed automatic, unlike last year’s, which came with a manual for $18,980. The price bump from a 2008 LX with the automatic is less than $500.

To the casual observer, there are no major design changes for the 2009 versions, although there is a new front grille and bumper design, as well as altered headlights.

The Element will come in three trims, the most basic being the 2WD LX. Upgrading to the EX or SC will have a noticeable benefit in the form of an optional navigation system, which wasn’t offered on the Element before. The nav system includes voice activation, a rearview camera and a USB port for media players. Full pricing is listed below.

Element 2WD LX — $20,175
Element 2WD EX — $22,285
Element 2WD EX with Nav — $23,985
Element 2WD SC — $23,170
Element 2WD SC with Nav — $25,670
Element 4WD LX — $21,375
Element 4WD EX — $22,685
Element 4WD EX with Nav — $25,185

Destination $670

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Tony

Oct 29, 2008 3:21:18 PM

I never liked this car. I see people drive it but sorry. This is single student's car

Oct 29, 2008 3:32:54 PM

This looks like a mini version of the current Pilot, which I hate the style.

Oct 29, 2008 5:12:54 PM

For outgoing gen-y. Easy to clean floor.

Six

Oct 29, 2008 6:15:27 PM

I own one of these and I love it. But I'm not the average SUV buyer, I'm an avid hiker, biker, and actually use the interior space and AWD. Perfect car for the weekend athlete.

Adam

Oct 29, 2008 8:12:40 PM

I love the Element, it dirves nicely and has amazing storage. This new Pilot-like front end gets a big thumbs down from me though.

Liger

Oct 30, 2008 9:20:46 AM

Are all Elements automatics now? If so, thats a shame.

Dave T.

Oct 30, 2008 11:47:47 AM

Liger,
You can get a manual on the SC

ilya

Oct 30, 2008 12:57:15 PM

Dave T, 4WD EX has manual as well

ziggy

Oct 30, 2008 3:33:03 PM

By looking at the Honda website it looks as though they have discontinued the rear sunroof. Also to get the Ipod integration you need to get the model with the navigation system. The EX has an aux output that you can use for an mp3. Not an option on the LX.

Nicole

Mar 4, 2009 3:48:24 PM

I disagree with the comment that this is a single student's car... we are parents and pet owners and it is SO practical. Easy cleanup for drink/food spills and muddy footprints... AND there is so much space on the interior that I can actually stand in the backseat area on a rainy day to buckle my son into his carseat!! Not to mention the versatility of the cargo area for long trips...

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