$495 higher median
2005 Toyota RAV4
$6,995Median asking price · 51 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,995–$8,495
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2005 Honda Element prices in the U.S.
$6,495
Median pre-owned asking price
81 pre-owned listings · Updated October 24, 2026
National price overview
Typical asking price range
$4,999 – $7,999 All 81 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$6,495Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 24, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2005 Honda Element in the U.S. is $6,495, based on 81 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2005 Honda Element in the U.S. is $6,495 based on 81 active listings.
81 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 24, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$419.
Typical: $4,999–$7,999 — the middle half of 81 asking prices
Median $6,495
$2,995 low
$12K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$6,495
Pre-owned median (81)
194,780
Average mileage
Live 2005 Honda Element listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $6,495
2005 Honda Element
LX
$4,999
VIN 5J6YH17385L010941
−$1,496 · vs all-listings median
2005 Honda Element
EX
$3,700
VIN 5J6YH18665L013166
−$2,795 · vs all-listings median
2005 Honda Element
EX
$7,999
VIN 5J6YH18665L016133
+$1,504 · vs all-listings median
View 1 more priced VINs
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2005 Honda Element with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 24, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2005 Honda Element in this catalog, the 2005 Subaru Outback has the lowest median asking price ($4,999, 75 listings with photos) and the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche the highest ($7,465, 69 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 24, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2005 Honda Element
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 70 listings with photos, catalog median $6,500 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $5,000–$8,167
Photo: EX · 195,626 mi · view VIN
Explore the alternatives
$505 lower median
2005 Subaru Forester
$5,995Median asking price · 27 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,995–$7,245
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual 2.5X listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$1,501 lower median
2005 Subaru Outback
$4,999Median asking price · 75 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$3,950–$6,500
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual 2.5I Limited listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$322 lower median
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
$6,178Median asking price · 63 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,980–$7,905
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual 4DR 1500 4WD Z71 listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$965 higher median
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
$7,465Median asking price · 69 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,999–$9,494
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual K1500 listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Honda Element All trims | see price overview above | $5,000–$8,167 | 70 |
| 2005 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $6,995 | $4,995–$8,495 | 51 |
| 2005 Subaru Forester All trims | $5,995 | $3,995–$7,245 | 27 |
| 2005 Subaru Outback All trims | $4,999 | $3,950–$6,500 | 75 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe All trims | $6,178 | $4,980–$7,905 | 63 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche All trims | $7,465 | $5,999–$9,494 | 69 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 24, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
VehiSales opens in a new tab with the model, year and known mileage range. Confirm trim, fuel, drivetrain, condition and location on VehiSales; its live inventory may differ.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
2005 Honda Element: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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LX 2.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 5J6YH183 · year code 5$6,997 Median asking price · U.S. 19 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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LX 2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 5J6YH273 · year code 5$7,500 Median asking price · U.S. 7 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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EX 2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 5J6YH286 · year code 5$6,500 Median asking price · U.S. 74 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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LX 2.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 5J6YH173 · year code 584 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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LX 2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 5J6YH283 · year code 5545 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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EX 2.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 5J6YH186 · year code 5$5,995 Median asking price · U.S. 39 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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EX 2.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 5J6YH176 · year code 5$12,317 Median asking price · U.S. 7 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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EX 2.4L 4-cyl · 4WD VIN pattern: 5J6YH276 · year code 5$6,799 Median asking price · U.S. 6 priced listings · October 18, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2005 Honda Element factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2005 Honda Element is $6,849 (October 2026) — up 14.3% from $5,990 in August 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $6,849 | $5,418–$8,982 | 64 |
| September 2026 | $6,990 | $5,495–$9,791 | 69 |
| August 2026 | $5,995 | $4,996–$8,500 | 59 |
| July 2026 | $6,900 | $4,688–$9,998 | 59 |
| June 2026 | $6,888 | $4,990–$9,498 | 61 |
| May 2026 | $6,990 | $5,499–$9,995 | 49 |
| April 2026 | $6,000 | $4,998–$8,991 | 32 |
| March 2026 | $6,250 | $4,500–$8,995 | 60 |
| February 2026 | $6,864 | $4,913–$9,168 | 32 |
| January 2026 | $8,299 | $6,999–$9,751 | 31 |
| December 2025 | $5,748 | $4,150–$8,224 | 32 |
| November 2025 | $7,000 | $5,800–$9,995 | 25 |
| October 2025 | $6,247 | $5,248–$6,521 | 10 |
| September 2025 | $7,388 | $5,496–$9,488 | 10 |
| August 2025 | $5,990 | $5,249–$7,382 | 11 |
2005 Honda Element prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2005 Honda Element for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot October 24, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
North Carolina
Typical asking price
$5,998
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Ohio
Typical asking price
$4,999
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 15
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Virginia
Typical asking price
$7,999
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 15
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Arizona
Typical asking price
$7,925
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kentucky
Typical asking price
$7,098
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Massachusetts
Typical asking price
$6,949
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oregon
Typical asking price
$9,688
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 17
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Colorado
Typical asking price
$7,250
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Connecticut
Typical asking price
$9,999
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Tennessee
Typical asking price
$6,719
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Illinois
Typical asking price
$4,999
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nebraska
Typical asking price
$6,500
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Jersey
Typical asking price
$4,999
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wisconsin
Typical asking price
$9,998
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Indiana
Typical asking price
$5,995
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
South Carolina
Typical asking price
$4,500
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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| State | Typical price | Listed this year | Active now |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $6,999 | 43 | 8 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Florida | $5,950 | 36 | 13 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Washington | $9,400 | 21 | 6 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Georgia | $5,942 | 18 | 7 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Texas | $5,995 | 17 | 5 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Oregon | $9,688 | 17 | 3 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Virginia | $7,999 | 15 | 4 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Ohio | $4,999 | 15 | 4 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| North Carolina | $5,998 | 11 | 4 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| New Jersey | $4,999 | 11 | 1 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Illinois | $4,999 | 11 | 1 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Arizona | $7,925 | 10 | 3 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Tennessee | $6,719 | 10 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Colorado | $7,250 | 10 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Massachusetts | $6,949 | 9 | 3 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Indiana | $5,995 | 7 | 0 |
| Kentucky | $7,098 | 6 | 3 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Nebraska | $6,500 | 5 | 1 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| South Carolina | $4,500 | 5 | 0 |
| Connecticut | $9,999 | 5 | 2 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
| Wisconsin | $9,998 | 5 | 1 Shop 2004–2006 nearby → |
Listed this year counts every 2005 Honda Element first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Honda Element years
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Typical asking price
$7,695
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2011 $12,128 Median
- 2010 $10,850 Median
- 2009 $9,995 Median
- 2008 $7,969 Median
- 2007 $7,500 Median
- 2006 $7,695 Median
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- 2004 $6,950 Median
- 2003 $6,925 Median
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What would a 2005 Honda Element cost per month?
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7.0% is an illustrative starting rate — use your own lender quote.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$116
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $650 down
Amount financed
$5,845
Total interest
$1,115
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
Before you buy
A few important steps can help you buy with confidence.
- Check title and accident history
- Arrange an independent inspection
- Review factory equipment
- Check recalls by VIN
Frequently asked questions
Why do 2005 Honda Element prices range from $2,995 to $12,208?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $4,999 and $7,999 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
Is $6,784 a good price for a 2005 Honda Element?
$6,784 is the market average as of October 24, 2026. The $6,495 median is a comparison point, not a deal rating. Compare the same trim and mileage band, and check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2005 Honda Element are for sale right now?
81 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2005 Honda Element?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 81 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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