As of August 2026, CarSearch.Pro's True Value model estimates a typical Honda Element is actually worth $12,600 (fair range $11,100 to $14,100). Unlike the median asking price shown above, True Value is anchored to 88 recent confirmed sales, normalized for mileage, and blends auction hammer prices (grossed up for buyer's premium) with real-world asking behavior.
Sellers are currently asking a median of $7,500 — about 40% below what these cars have actually been selling for. Asks sitting below recent sold values can signal softening demand or motivated sellers.
As of August 2026, the Honda Element market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $5,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $3,900 and $6,500. Honda Element prices have increased 6.6% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $11,250 to $11,995.
The typical Honda Element on the market has 191,165 miles. Listings spend an average of 54 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Honda Element Pricing
A fair price for a Honda Element in August 2026 is between $3,900 and $6,500 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $2,999 to $7,500 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$2,999
Budget / project cars
25th
$3,900
Below average price
Median (50th)
$5,000
Typical market price
75th
$6,500
Above average / premium
90th
$7,500
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $5,215, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
3
$4,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
6
$4,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
2
$2,900
50,000 - 100,000 mi
18
$4,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
134
$5,500
Over 150,000 mi
796
$5,000
Honda Element Price Trends
Honda Element prices have increased 6.6% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q3, the median sale price was $11,995 across 24 sales, up from $11,250 in 2026-Q2.
On a year-over-year basis, Honda Element prices are up 20.6% ($11,995 vs. $9,950 a year ago).
Honda Element Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
21
$11,500
$13,887
2025-Q1
26
$16,000
$16,788
2025-Q2
29
$10,300
$13,065
2025-Q3
37
$9,950
$11,532
2025-Q4
34
$10,900
$11,360
2026-Q1
23
$15,900
$14,052
2026-Q2
39
$11,250
$12,957
2026-Q3
24
$11,995
$13,086
Best Value Honda Element by Model Year
The 2003 Honda Element offers the best value with a median price of $4,500 across 204 listings. The most expensive model year is 2011 at a median of $6,963.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
2003
204
$4,500
$2,500
$7,999
2004
148
$5,490
$2,500
$7,999
2005
160
$4,999
$2,500
$7,999
2006
136
$4,700
$2,500
$7,999
2007
97
$4,900
$2,500
$7,999
2008
135
$5,495
$2,500
$7,999
2009
21
$6,000
$2,800
$7,800
2010
49
$6,499
$2,700
$7,995
2011
50
$6,963
$2,995
$7,999
How Mileage Affects Honda Element Value
Most price guides assume value falls linearly with mileage. It doesn't. CarSearch.Pro learns the actual price-vs-mileage curve for the Honda Element from confirmed sales, referenced to a typical example at about 92,000 miles:
Odometer (approx.)
Value Multiplier
Implied Value
972 mi
1.42x
$17,944
4,330 mi
1.21x
$15,260
13,000 mi
1.23x
$15,554
21,774 mi
1.35x
$16,981
37,732 mi
1.19x
$14,938
64,256 mi
1.11x
$14,007
95,075 mi
0.98x
$12,362
155,323 mi
0.69x
$8,731
223,428 mi
0.53x
$6,668
Low-mileage examples carry a real premium in this market: around 972 miles, cars trade at roughly 1.42x the reference value. At the other end, 223,428-mile examples trade at about 0.53x. Implied values here are anchored to this market's True Value.
Honda Element Price Forecast
Horizon
Direction
Probability
Regime
Past Accuracy
6 months
↑ UP
44%
volatile
55% over 40 tests
12 months
↑ UP
44%
volatile
44% over 34 tests
24 months
↑ UP
42%
volatile
23% over 22 tests
These are probabilistic direction calls, not price targets. The "Past Accuracy" column is this model's real walk-forward record on the Honda Element — every month we re-run the forecast as if we only knew what was knowable then, and grade it against what actually happened. We publish the hit rate either way. Full methodology & track record →
Where to Buy a Honda Element
The highest concentration of Honda Element listings is in CA with 123 active listings, followed by TX (91), FL (87), GA (74), VA (66).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in NY at $4,000, while OR has the highest at $6,499. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $2,499.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
123
$5,800
TX
91
$5,500
FL
87
$5,000
GA
74
$5,500
VA
66
$5,794
IL
64
$4,000
WA
59
$4,800
CO
52
$5,000
NJ
49
$4,225
NY
31
$4,000
Honda Element Market Velocity
Honda Element listings spend an average of 54 days on market. This is a slower market. Buyers have negotiating leverage, especially on listings that have been active for 60+ days. Sellers should consider competitive pricing from the start.
The median time on market is 34 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Honda Element Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $3,900 to $6,500. The median is $5,000. Anything below $3,900 is a strong value; above $6,500 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Honda Element prices have risen 6.6% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2003 model year has the lowest median price at $4,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Honda Element ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 54. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.