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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $350

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012201220122012
ModelElementSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,625 $19,795 $23,195 $24,745 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $18,137 $18,971 $21,952 $23,400 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 775 775 775 775 775 775
Total Price $20,220 $20,570 $23,970 $25,520 $27,220 $28,970 $26,625
Total Invoice $18,732 $19,746 $22,727 $24,175 $25,500 $27,120 $25,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $407
Model Year2006201220122012201220122012
ModelElementSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4198hp I4200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7104, 6104, 6104, 6360, 7360, 7104, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/65-16225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$20,220$20,570$23,970$25,520$27,220$28,970$26,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-4,430-4,755-7,330-7,430-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$19,090$19,540$20,765$19,890$21,540$22,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$1,675$800$2,450$3,380
Total Invoice$18,732$19,746$22,727$24,175$25,500$27,120$25,209
Adjustments for Features0-1,421-4,200-4,504-6,867-6,956-3,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$18,325$18,527$19,671$18,633$20,164$21,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$202$1,346$308$1,839$2,950

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2006201220122012201220122012
ModelElementSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0      
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175      
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Skid plate (one)$50      
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
HD radio    $50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Compass    $0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback      $100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats    $200$200 
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$1,670$3,150$6,100$6,425$9,000$9,100$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$4,430$4,755$7,330$7,430$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,421-4,200-4,504-6,867-6,956-3,934

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062012
ModelElementSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.0 in
Length169.3 in189.8 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft316.4 ft3

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