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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: $24,495

Hyundai Santa Fe GLS   
Difference: $500

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,014

Hyundai Santa Fe GLS   
Difference: $300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelElementSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXGLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,935 $21,695 $24,395
Base Invoice $21,344 $20,350 $22,858
AWD 1,250 1,500 1,500
3.5L V6   700  
AWD 1,160 1,407 1,406
3.5L V6   657  
Options (change) 1,250 2,200 1,500
Options (change) 1,160 2,064 1,406
Destination 810 600 600
Total Price $24,995 $24,495 $26,495
Total Invoice $23,314 $23,014 $24,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $953
Model Year201120062006
ModelElementSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXGLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4200hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7218, 6218, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/70-16225/70-16
Total Price$24,995$24,495$26,495
Adjustments for Features0-695-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,995$23,800$23,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175
Total Invoice$23,314$23,014$24,864
Adjustments for Features0-653-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,314$22,361$22,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$138

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201120062006
ModelElementSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXGLSLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable cooler console$175  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Total Value of Features$4,495$5,190$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$695$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-653-2,365

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20112006
ModelElementSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in103.1 in
Length169.9 in177.2 in
Width71.6 in72.7 in
Height70.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.1 ft330.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft377.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5500
219 lb-ft@3500
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5500
219 lb-ft@3500		1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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