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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXSCSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $26,225 $27,275
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $24,915 $25,630
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Floor mats     125 125
Premium Package       2,050
Navigation system 1,577 1,577    
Floor mats     100 100
Premium Package       1,907
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 125 2,175
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 100 2,007
Destination 670 670 825 825
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $27,175 $30,275
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $25,840 $28,462

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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: $115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $293
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXSCSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4276hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA5M5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7120, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$27,175$30,275
Adjustments for Features-8500-3,030-6,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$24,145$24,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$125$0
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$25,840$28,462
Adjustments for Features-7930-2,881-5,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$22,959$22,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$377$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelElementElementSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXSCSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Removable cooler console$175   
Roof rack  $300$300
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
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$2,870$2,020$5,050$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$3,030$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-2,881-5,880

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20092012
ModelElementSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.9 in184.1 in
Width71.6 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
25.1 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft378.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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