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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: $18,430

Hyundai Sonata GLS   
Difference: $3,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,692

Hyundai Sonata GLS   
Difference: $2,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelElementElementSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSCGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,910 $22,695 $17,670 $19,570 $22,470
Base Invoice $19,347 $20,994 $16,949 $18,224 $21,035
Floor mats     85 85 85
Floor mats     68 68 68
Options (change) 0 0 85 85 85
Options (change) 0 0 68 68 68
Destination 595 595 675 675 675
Total Price $21,505 $23,290 $18,430 $20,330 $23,230
Total Invoice $19,942 $21,589 $17,692 $18,967 $21,778

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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: $2,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,148
Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelElementElementSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSCGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4162hp I4162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 780, 680, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,505$23,290$18,430$20,330$23,230
Adjustments for Features-445-6700-1,700-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,060$22,620$18,430$18,630$19,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$200$600
Total Invoice$19,942$21,589$17,692$18,967$21,778
Adjustments for Features-413-6210-1,586-3,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,529$20,968$17,692$17,381$17,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,439$311$0$460

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20072007200820082008
ModelElementElementSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSCGLSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Brake assist$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler   $200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$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$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
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$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$1,570$1,795$1,125$2,825$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$670$0$1,700$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-413-6210-1,586-3,937

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20072008
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 Weight3,434 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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