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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: $9,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElementSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXSCGLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $29,900 $33,800
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $28,490 $31,814
Floor mats     135 135
Floor mats     107 107
Options (change) 0 0 135 135
Options (change) 0 0 107 107
Destination 670 670 875 875
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $30,910 $34,810
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $29,472 $32,796

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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: $2,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,106
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElementSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXSCGLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$30,910$34,810
Adjustments for Features0-225-6,455-9,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$24,455$25,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$1,250
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$29,472$32,796
Adjustments for Features0-210-6,155-8,578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$23,317$24,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$901

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelElementElementSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXSCGLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass   $0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Stain-resistant fabric  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$770$995$7,225$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$6,455$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-6,155-8,578

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20082014
ModelElementSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in110.2 in
Length169.3 in193.1 in
Width71.5 in74.2 in
Height70.4 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.040.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft380.0 ft3

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