$3,216 higher median
2008 Toyota RAV4
All trims
$7,995Median asking price · 251 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,500–$9,200
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2008 Honda Element LX
VIN
5J6YH18398L002673
GREAT DEAL
· $4,103 below typical price
Anniston, AL
Listed at
$4,779
typical market $8,882 · 9 comps
This 2008 Honda Element LX is listed at $4,779 with 208,043 miles in Anniston, AL.
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Sold by C.A. Russell Ford
Anniston, AL 36201
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VIN report
2008 Honda Element LX
VIN 5J6YH18398L002673
Accidents
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 27, 2026This vehicle · $4,779
Below market
$5,535
Typical price
$8,882
Above market
$21,219
This vehicle: $4,779 — below the market range (typical price $8,882)
Asking $4,779 · typical market price $8,882 · based on 9 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 25, 2026 · $4,779
Sep 27, 2026 · $4,779
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 5J6YH18398L002673, spanning 2 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.A. Russell Ford | Anniston, AL 36201 | $4,779 | 208,043 mi | 2026-09-25 | 3 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5J6YH18398L002673Trim
LX
Engine
Horsepower
166
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
5
Model year
2008
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
22
MPG
City
20
MPG
Highway
25
MPG
$2,110
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 22 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Honda Element likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$10,550
Insurance
$4,760
Maintenance & repairs
$5,950
Total, 5 years
$21,260
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2008 Honda Element has 13 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.
Rollover
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2008 Honda Element 4-DR. w/SAB
13 recall campaigns on this model year
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AIR BAGSHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and…NHTSA campaign 19V182000
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008…NHTSA campaign 19E068000
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AIR BAGSHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV,…NHTSA campaign 19V501000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2008 Honda Element from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2008 Honda Element over the last 6 months — the market firmed $471 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $7,999 |
| May 2026 | $8,968 |
| June 2026 | $9,494 |
| July 2026 | $8,995 |
| August 2026 | $8,486 |
| September 2026 | $8,470 |
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As of September 27, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2008–2010) to the 2008 Honda Element in this catalog, the 2008 Ford Escape has the lowest median asking price ($5,499, 173 listings with photos) and the 2008 Toyota RAV4 the highest ($7,995, 251 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 27, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2008 Honda Element
LX · United States
$4,779Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $7,700 · 15 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,794–$8,998
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: LX · 208,043 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Honda Element LX | $7,700 | $5,794–$8,998 | 15 |
| 2008 Toyota RAV4 All trims | $7,995 | $6,500–$9,200 | 251 |
| 2008 Subaru Outback All trims | $5,990 | $4,950–$6,995 | 112 |
| 2008 Ford Escape All trims | $5,499 | $3,999–$6,995 | 173 |
| 2010 Subaru Forester All trims | $6,990 | $5,200–$8,499 | 337 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban All trims | $7,950 | $5,995–$9,999 | 83 |
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: September 27, 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.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2003–2011What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 28 | $10,372 | 100% | 158,594 mi |
| 2010 | 47 | $9,995 | 96% | 154,425 mi |
| 2009 | 25 | $9,900 | 95% | 155,943 mi |
| 2008 | 86 | $7,984 | 77% | 165,686 mi |
| 2007 | 57 | $7,995 | 77% | 160,423 mi |
| 2006 | 73 | $7,695 | 74% | 175,248 mi |
| 2005 | 70 | $6,990 | 67% | 181,362 mi |
| 2004 | 74 | $6,498 | 63% | 172,907 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
