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Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,345

Hyundai Sonata GLS   
Difference: $1,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,624

Hyundai Sonata GLS   
Difference: $1,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelElementSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,625 $17,670 $19,570 $22,470
Base Invoice $18,137 $16,949 $18,224 $21,035
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 675 675 675
Total Price $20,220 $18,345 $20,245 $23,145
Total Invoice $18,732 $17,624 $18,899 $21,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata GLS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,938
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelElementSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4162hp I4162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 780, 680, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$20,220$18,345$20,245$23,145
Adjustments for Features0-555-2,255-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$17,790$17,990$18,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$600
Total Invoice$18,732$17,624$18,899$21,710
Adjustments for Features0-533-2,105-4,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$17,091$16,794$17,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$297$0$456

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelElementSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$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
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler  $200 
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass   $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
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,420$1,975$3,675$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555$2,255$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-533-2,105-4,460

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062008
ModelElementSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in107.4 in
Length169.3 in188.9 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height70.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,254 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft316.3 ft3

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