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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: $21,995

Hyundai Santa Fe GLS   
Difference: $1,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,182

Hyundai Santa Fe GLS   
Difference: $972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelElementSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,935 $21,270 $24,270 $28,220
Base Invoice $21,344 $20,457 $23,064 $26,495
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 725 725 725
Total Price $23,745 $21,995 $24,995 $28,945
Total Invoice $22,154 $21,182 $23,789 $27,220

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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: $1,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $524
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelElementSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4185hp V6242hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionA5M5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7112, 6112, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16235/70-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$23,745$21,995$24,995$28,945
Adjustments for Features-4800-1,925-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,265$21,995$23,070$23,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075$1,300
Total Invoice$22,154$21,182$23,789$27,220
Adjustments for Features-4480-1,832-5,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,706$21,182$21,957$21,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775$725

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelElementSanta FeSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimEXGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $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 
Brake assist$50   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Removable cooler console$175   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
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 bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
Aux input$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  $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
Door sill trim plates   $100
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$2,120$1,640$3,565$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$0$1,925$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-4480-1,832-5,313

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,516 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
25.1 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.134.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft378.2 ft3

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