How much does the 2008 Honda Element cost?

The 2008 Honda Element has a starting MSRP of $18,980, ranging up to $23,575 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $18,980; EX from $20,990; SC from $22,775.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Honda Element?

The 2008 Honda Element achieves up to 22 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Honda Element have?

The 2008 Honda Element offers up to 77.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2008 Honda Element tow?

The 2008 Honda Element has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2008 Honda Element come in?

The 2008 Honda Element is available in 3 trims (10 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2008 Honda Element

3 trims · 10 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$18,980 – $23,575

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

$18,980

Typical monthly

$376/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2008 Honda Element trims

LX
4 configurations
MSRP
$18,980 – $21,180
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/23
Horsepower
166 hp
Torque
161 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
74.6
Max towing
1,500 lbs
EX
4 configurations
MSRP
$20,990 – $23,190
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/23
Horsepower
166 hp
Torque
161 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
74.6
Max towing
1,500 lbs
SC
2 configurations
MSRP
$22,775 – $23,575
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/23
Horsepower
166 hp
Torque
161 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
74.6
Max towing
1,500 lbs

Compare 2008 Honda Element trim specifications
Spec	LX4 configurations	EX4 configurations	SC2 configurations
MSRP	$18,980 – $21,180	$20,990 – $23,190	$22,775 – $23,575
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	18/23	18/23	18/23
Horsepower	166 hp	166 hp	166 hp
Torque	161 lb-ft	161 lb-ft	161 lb-ft
Engine	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas
Seating	4	4	4
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	74.6	74.6	74.6
Max towing	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LXgas
EXgas
SCgas
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
SCregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
EXI4
SCI4
Displacement: LX2.4 L
EX2.4 L
SC2.4 L
Horsepower: LX166 hp
EX166 hp
SC166 hp
Torque: LX161 lb-ft
EX161 lb-ft
SC161 lb-ft
Transmission: LX5-speed manual
EX5-speed manual
SC5-speed manual
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
SCfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXSUV
EXSUV
SCSUV
Doors: LX5
EX5
SC5
Seating: LX4
EX4
SC4
Length: LX169.3 in
EX170.3 in
SC170.8 in
Width: LX71.5 in
EX71.5 in
SC71.5 in
Height: LX70.4 in
EX70.4 in
SC69.5 in
Wheelbase: LX101.4 in
EX101.4 in
SC101.4 in
Ground clearance: LX6.9 in
EX6.9 in
SC6.2 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX25.1 cu ft
EX25.1 cu ft
SC25.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LX74.6 cu ft
EX74.6 cu ft
SC74.6 cu ft
Max towing: LX1,500 lbs
EX1,500 lbs
SC1,500 lbs
Curb weight: LX3,433 lbs
EX3,456 lbs
SC3,529 lbs
Fuel tank: LX15.9 gal
EX15.9 gal
SC15.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX20
EX20
SC20
City MPG: LX18
EX18
SC18
Highway MPG: LX23
EX23
SC23

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	EX	SC
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L
Horsepower	166 hp	166 hp	166 hp
Torque	161 lb-ft	161 lb-ft	161 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5
Seating	4	4	4
Length	169.3 in	170.3 in	170.8 in
Width	71.5 in	71.5 in	71.5 in
Height	70.4 in	70.4 in	69.5 in
Wheelbase	101.4 in	101.4 in	101.4 in
Ground clearance	6.9 in	6.9 in	6.2 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	25.1 cu ft	25.1 cu ft	25.1 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	74.6 cu ft	74.6 cu ft	74.6 cu ft
Max towing	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs
Curb weight	3,433 lbs	3,456 lbs	3,529 lbs
Fuel tank	15.9 gal	15.9 gal	15.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	20	20	20
City MPG	18	18	18
Highway MPG	23	23	23