Best Honda Element EX Year to Buy
There is no single best Honda Element EX year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 69 verified sales, the 2005 is the most affordable at $14,276 and trades most often (16 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 5, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Honda Element EX Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Element EX | $15,750 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 2010 Element EX | $16,425No sale since Oct 2025 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 2008 Element EX | $17,726 | — | 12 | — |
| 2007 Element EX | $15,600 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 2005 Element EX | $14,276 | — | 16 | — |
| 2004 Element EX | $16,148 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 2003 Element EX | $16,873 | — | 13 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which Element EX year is appreciating?
The table shows what each year is worth. Pro adds the direction: the live Value Signal for every year, how confident it is, a 1–5 year projection, and every sold price behind it. Collector adds the best months to buy and an estimated market-bottom date.
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Best Honda Element EX Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Honda Element EX year to buy?
There is no single best Honda Element EX year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 69 verified sales, the 2005 is the most affordable at $14,276 and trades most often (16 verified sales). The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Honda Element EX year is the cheapest?
The 2005 Honda Element EX is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $14,276. The most valuable is the 2008, at $17,726.
How much is a Honda Element EX worth?
Depending on the model year, a Honda Element EX is worth from $14,276 to $17,726 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Honda Element EX year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.