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Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,490

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,783

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElementSonicSonic
TrimEXSCLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $16,380 $17,990
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $15,725 $17,090
5-speed automatic 800 800    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,285 1,335
5-speed automatic 742 742    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,233 1,268
Options (change) 800 800 1,285 1,335
Options (change) 742 742 1,233 1,268
Destination 670 670 825 825
Total Price $22,460 $24,245 $18,490 $20,150
Total Invoice $20,953 $22,609 $17,783 $19,183

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,805
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElementSonicSonic
TrimEXSCLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG25/35 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$22,460$24,245$18,490$20,150
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,700-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,460$24,020$16,790$17,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$1,160
Total Invoice$20,953$22,609$17,783$19,183
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,635-2,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,953$22,399$16,148$17,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$941

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElementSonicSonic
TrimEXSCLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,975$2,200$3,675$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,700$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,635-2,094

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082014
ModelElementSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in99.4 in
Length169.3 in159.0 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,499 lb.2,755 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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