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Only show listings that include dealer fees- Year:
- 2004
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 178,827
- Stock #:
- 12389
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28634L032505
-$1,000
2004 Honda Element
EX AWD
178,827 mi
$8,995
$7,995
- Year:
- 2003
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Eternal Blue Pearl
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 128,440
- Stock #:
- 11281
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28573L012103

2003 Honda Element
EX AWD
128,440 mi
$9,600
- Year:
- 2004
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 159,688
- Stock #:
- AB2989
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28684L018230

2004 Honda Element
EX AWD
159,688 mi
$7,144
- Year:
- 2004
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Satin Silver Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 22 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray/Blue
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 93,410
- Stock #:
- 06-26-31
- VIN:
- 5J6YH18564L001542

2004 Honda Element
EX
93,410 mi
$10,593
- Year:
- 2003
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Blue
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 167,949
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28533L011126

2003 Honda Element
EX AWD
167,949 mi
$8,177
- Year:
- 2003
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 101,814
- Stock #:
- 155-26
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28583L039245

2003 Honda Element
EX AWD
101,814 mi
$7,995
- Year:
- 2003
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Silver
- Combined gas mileage:
- 22 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 138,803
- Stock #:
- 004877
- VIN:
- 5J6YH185X3L004877

2003 Honda Element
EX
138,803 mi
$6,830
- Year:
- 2004
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 161,020
- Stock #:
- 012037
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28574L012037

2004 Honda Element
EX AWD
161,020 mi
$8,118
- Year:
- 2003
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Satin Silver Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 22 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 102,550
- Stock #:
- PP294
- VIN:
- 5J6YH282X3L001294

2003 Honda Element
EX
102,550 mi
$6,995
- Year:
- 2003
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Eternal Blue Pearl
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
- Mileage:
- 146,404
- Stock #:
- K3511
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28543L023138

2003 Honda Element
EX AWD
146,404 mi
$9,013
- Year:
- 2003
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Eternal Blue Pearl
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 184,574
- Stock #:
- 6284
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28233L023864

2003 Honda Element
DX AWD
184,574 mi
$3,999
- Year:
- 2004
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Shoreline Mist Metallic
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
- Mileage:
- 158,940
- Stock #:
- UH26742
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28664L028013

2004 Honda Element
EX AWD
158,940 mi
$7,154
- Year:
- 2004
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Orange
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 202,153
- Stock #:
- 2CAS6-5J6910
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28644L026910

2004 Honda Element
EX AWD
202,153 mi
$6,500
About 2003 Honda Element
- Year:
- 2003
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Nighthawk Black Pearl
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 5-Speed Manual
- Mileage:
- 147,000
- Stock #:
- U1373
- VIN:
- 5J6YH18593L004725

2003 Honda Element
EX
147,000 mi
$3,799
- Year:
- 2004
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Satin Silver Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 22 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 152,581
- Stock #:
- 11740
- VIN:
- 5J6YH18634L010594

2004 Honda Element
EX
152,581 mi
$7,195
- Year:
- 2003
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Satin Silver Metallic
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Blue
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 153,746
- Stock #:
- 022554
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28523L022554

2003 Honda Element
EX AWD
153,746 mi
$10,298
- Year:
- 2004
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Green
- Combined gas mileage:
- 22 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Green
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 200,119
- VIN:
- 5J6YH18584L009271

2004 Honda Element
EX
200,119 mi
$7,108
- Year:
- 2004
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Orange
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Black
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 194,285
- Stock #:
- PH9471
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28594L029471

2004 Honda Element
EX AWD
194,285 mi
$9,593
- Year:
- 2003
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Orange
- Combined gas mileage:
- 22 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 128,666
- Stock #:
- N2611
- VIN:
- 5J6YH18583L008507

2003 Honda Element
EX
128,666 mi
$10,885
- Year:
- 2003
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Eternal Blue Pearl
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Blue
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 165,860
- Stock #:
- 6553
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28593L026553

2003 Honda Element
EX AWD
165,860 mi
$8,495
- Year:
- 2004
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Fiji Blue Pearl
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 166,000
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28594L038302

2004 Honda Element
EX AWD
166,000 mi
$6,298
- Year:
- 2003
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Gray
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Interior color:
- Gray
- Transmission:
- 4-Speed Automatic
- Mileage:
- 96,112
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28633L042031

2003 Honda Element
EX AWD
96,112 mi
$12,080
- Year:
- 2004
- Make:
- Honda
- Model:
- Element
- Body type:
- SUV / Crossover
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 160 hp 2.4L I4
- Exterior color:
- Black
- Combined gas mileage:
- 21 MPG
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- Automatic
- Mileage:
- 175,635
- VIN:
- 5J6YH28644L025045

2004 Honda Element
EX AWD
175,635 mi
$4,649
Overview

Introduced in 2003, the Honda Element is a cross between compact/economy car and SUV. Although it has many of the conveniences of other SUVs, this one only seats four people. As with any new vehicle, customer reviews are mixed. User opinions of the Element range from comfortable and roomy, to not as much space as may appear. While many drivers like the look of this car, there are others who find the boxy look rather hideous, although as one driver said," it grows on you."
Those who drive the car say it handles extremely well, although there are many complaints about the windshield and its propensity for cracking for no apparent reason. In fact, one person said she loved the car, but couldn't afford the windshield deductible.
Available for $14,150 and under.
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4.5 Overall rating
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David C
Reviewed a 2003 Honda EX AWD on Dec 19, 2024
Most practical, versatile and reliable vehicle out there. Can’t wait to take this thing on adventures!
Dave D
Reviewed a 2003 Honda EX AWD on Jul 1, 2014
I was reluctant to buy this in 2003 but Kim really wanted it. Now, I'm such a fan of the toaster we are seeking a 2nd one. This thing has 156K miles on it and has been incredibly reliable. Only Honda's ready-to-warp rotors are a pain. We switched to drilled and slotted ones and are happy. The driver's seat cushion wears out too quickly and that's a problem on many older E's. We have had tremendous luck with this little SUV under all driving conditions. It always makes it up the steep driveway in winter under conditions that leave the Civic at the bottom until I run the snowblower. We have enough room in the back to sleep side-by-side on a full size air mattress. Great vehicle. Honda should never have ended it's life.
Anonymous
Reviewed a 2003 Honda EX on Nov 9, 2012
If I was stranded on a desert island with only 1 car for the rest of my life, it would be a Honda Element. You can't beat it's versatility or the over all quality of the Honda Element. They are a great value.
Shon C
Reviewed a 2003 Honda EX on Aug 4, 2012
I would buy another one!!!!! Life has changed so I need a car now. I plan to buy another one when l can. It is hard to describe how this vehicle is so good for ALL types of lifestyles, but that sums it up.
2003 Honda Element Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| DX | $16,560 |
| EX AWD | $20,510 |
| EX | $19,110 |
| DX AWD | $17,960 |
| Base | -- |
| Y AWD | -- |
| Y | -- |
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2003 Honda Element Price Trends
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See more price trends2003 Honda Element Pricing Analysis
Pricing by Popular US Cities
Market Area: Nationwide
Key Insights
- Highest-Price Market: The Los Angeles, CA market leads with an average price of $10,285, indicating a premium demand in this region.
- Best Value: The Dallas, TX market offers the lowest average price at $5,568, presenting a significant opportunity for budget-conscious shoppers.
- Inventory Drives Stability: The Washington, DC area has the most listings at 12, suggesting a stable supply that may help maintain competitive pricing.
City-Level Pricing
| City | Total Listings | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 12 | $5,699 |
| Atlanta, GA | 11 | $7,150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 10 | $10,285 |
| Chicago, IL | 10 | $6,311 |
| Dallas, TX | 10 | $5,568 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 9 | $6,995 |
Pricing by Trim Packages
Key Insights
- Volume Leader: The EX AWD trim is the most available with 157 listings, indicating strong demand for this configuration.
- Premium Spread: The EX AWD trim has an MSRP of $20,510, which is significantly higher than the DX trim at $16,560, highlighting a $3,950 price difference that reflects varying feature sets.
- Drivetrain Effect: All trims feature the same engine, but the AWD variants command higher prices, suggesting a preference for all-wheel drive in certain markets.
Trim-Level Details
| Trim | Listings | MSRP | Drivetrain | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX AWD | 157 | $20,510 | AWD | 2.4L 160 hp I4 |
| EX | 65 | $19,110 | FWD | 2.4L 160 hp I4 |
| DX AWD | 5 | $17,960 | AWD | 2.4L 160 hp I4 |
| DX | 1 | $16,560 | FWD | 2.4L 160 hp I4 |
Pricing Analysis by Model Year
Key Insights
- New-Car Premium: The 2011 model year has the highest starting MSRP at $20,825, indicating a premium for newer models.
- Depreciation Curve: The 2005 model year shows the steepest depreciation at -61.3%, suggesting significant value loss as vehicles age.
- Best Value Sweet Spot: The 2004 model year, priced at an average of $7,865, represents a strong value proposition for buyers looking for affordability without sacrificing too much on age.
Model Year Pricing
| Model Year | Starting MSRP | Avg Price | Avg Price vs Starting MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $20,825 | $12,212 | -41.4% |
| 2010 | $20,525 | $10,898 | -46.9% |
| 2009 | $20,175 | $11,536 | -42.8% |
| 2008 | $18,980 | $10,230 | -46.1% |
| 2007 | $19,495 | $8,635 | -55.7% |
| 2006 | $18,345 | $7,805 | -57.5% |
| 2005 | $17,965 | $6,948 | -61.3% |
| 2004 | $16,590 | $7,865 | -52.6% |
| 2003 | $16,560 | $7,410 | -55.3% |
These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.
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