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Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelElementSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,625 $21,695 $24,895 $28,845
Base Invoice $18,137 $20,861 $23,652 $27,076
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 750 750 750
Total Price $20,220 $22,445 $25,645 $29,595
Total Invoice $18,732 $21,611 $24,402 $27,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $973
Model Year2006200920092009
ModelElementSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4185hp V6242hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7120, 6120, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/70-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$20,220$22,445$25,645$29,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,980-3,955-7,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$20,465$21,690$22,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225$1,650
Total Invoice$18,732$21,611$24,402$27,826
Adjustments for Features0-1,906-3,763-7,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$19,705$20,639$20,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$934$1,088

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2006200920092009
ModelElementSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter$0  $0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0   
Total Value of Features$595$2,575$4,550$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,980$3,955$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,906-3,763-7,033

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20062009
ModelElementSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.3 in184.1 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height70.4 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.034.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft378.2 ft3

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