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Honda Element vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,330

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $4,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,597

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelElementElementElantra
TrimEXSCSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $16,570
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $15,909
5-speed automatic 800 800  
Floor mats     85
4-speed automatic     1,000
5-speed automatic 742 742  
Floor mats     68
4-speed automatic     945
Options (change) 800 800 1,085
Options (change) 742 742 1,013
Destination 670 670 675
Total Price $22,460 $24,245 $18,330
Total Invoice $20,953 $22,609 $17,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,673
Model Year200820082008
ModelElementElementElantra
TrimEXSCSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG20/25 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$22,460$24,245$18,330
Adjustments for Features0-225-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,460$24,020$18,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0
Total Invoice$20,953$22,609$17,597
Adjustments for Features0-210-317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,953$22,399$17,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082008
ModelElementElementElantra
TrimEXSCSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Removable second row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,870$2,095$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-317

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082008
ModelElementElantra
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in104.3 in
Length169.3 in177.4 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,499 lb.2,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft314.2 ft3

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