The 2009 Honda Element is available as a 4-door, 4-seat sport utility. Starting at $23,585, the 2009 Honda Element EX (A5) 4x4 5 Speed Automatic is powered by a 2.4L, 4-cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 19-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2009 Honda Element SC (M5) FWD, priced at $23,270, is powered by a 2.4L, 4-cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 18-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway.