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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelElementElementSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXSCGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $23,225 $26,225 $27,275
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $22,328 $24,915 $25,630
Floor mats     125 125 125
Floor mats     100 100 100
Options (change) 0 0 125 125 125
Options (change) 0 0 100 100 100
Destination 670 670 825 825 825
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $24,175 $27,175 $28,225
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $23,253 $25,840 $26,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelElementElementSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXSCGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4175hp I4276hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7120, 6120, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18235/65-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$24,175$27,175$28,225
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,705-4,505-6,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$21,470$22,670$21,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$50$1,250$0
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$23,253$25,840$26,555
Adjustments for Features0-210-2,602-4,284-6,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$20,651$21,556$20,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$498$1,403$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelElementElementSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXSCGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Brake assist$50$50   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Roof rack   $300$300
Roof rails  $250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Ionizing air filtration    $50
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
Surround sound    $250
USB port  $25$25$25
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$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display    $50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
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$75   
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$570$795$3,275$5,075$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,705$4,505$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-2,602-4,284-6,402

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,434 lb.3,726 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft378.2 ft3

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