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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021202120212021202120212021
ModelElementElementSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSCSEHybrid BlueSELHybrid SELSEL PlusLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $23,950 $27,750 $25,800 $29,900 $28,300 $33,950 $35,300
Floor mats     125 125 125 125 125 125 125
Floor mats     100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Options (change) 0 0 125 125 125 125 125 125 125
Options (change) 0 0 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Destination 670 670 1,005 1,005 1,005 1,005 1,005 1,005 1,005
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $25,080 $28,880 $26,930 $31,030 $29,430 $35,080 $36,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,325
Model Year200820082021202120212021202120212021
ModelElementElementSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSCSEHybrid BlueSELHybrid SELSEL PlusLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4191hp I4150hp I4 H191hp I4150hp I4 H180hp I4180hp I4150hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M5T8T6T8T6T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/65-16205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17245/40-19235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$25,080$28,880$26,930$31,030$29,430$35,080$36,430
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,430-2,605-4,405-3,930-4,405-6,955-7,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$22,650$26,275$22,525$27,100$25,025$28,125$29,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$125$3,750$0$4,575$2,500$5,600$6,775

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year200820082021202120212021202120212021
ModelElementElementSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSCSEHybrid BlueSELHybrid SELSEL PlusLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0       
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100  $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125$125$125  
Remote app    $25$25$25  
Remote climate control    $25$25$25  
Remote start via app    $75$75$75  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$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$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150 $150$150 
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150       
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150       
Rear seat pass-through   $100     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125   $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0       
Rear air vents       $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175       
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275       
Panoramic sunroof        $1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50       
Sunroof       $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125       
HD radio   $50$50$50$50 $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50       
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225  
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass       $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 $100  $100
Heated mirrors    $25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 $25  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       $750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights       $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75 $75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats       $300$300
Door sill trim plates       $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats    $200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces       $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75       
Memory system, driver seat       $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat       $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100  
Removable second row seats$0$0       
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0       
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0       
Total Value of Features$1,870$2,095$4,300$4,475$6,275$5,800$6,275$8,825$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,430$2,605$4,405$3,930$4,405$6,955$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-107-100-181-140-165-219-216

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082021
ModelElementSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in111.8 in
Length169.3 in192.9 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,121 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in46.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft316.3 ft3

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