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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: $23,120

Hyundai Sonata GLS   
Difference: $1,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,056

Hyundai Sonata GLS   
Difference: $1,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012201220122012
ModelElementElementSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSCGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $19,795 $23,195 $24,745 $26,445 $28,195
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $18,971 $21,952 $23,400 $24,725 $26,345
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Popular Equipment Package     750        
Floor mats     100 100 100 100 100
Navigation Package           2,200 2,200
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 1,547        
Popular Equipment Package     683        
Floor mats     80 80 80 80 80
Navigation Package           2,002 2,002
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 2,550 100 100 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 2,310 80 80 2,082 2,082
Destination 670 670 775 775 775 775 775
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $23,120 $24,070 $25,620 $29,520 $31,270
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $22,056 $22,807 $24,255 $27,582 $29,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,358
Model Year2009200920122012201220122012
ModelElementElementSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSCGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4198hp I4200hp I4274hp I4198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7360, 7104, 6104, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/65-16225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$23,120$24,070$25,620$29,520$31,270
Adjustments for Features-8500-755-1,980-2,305-5,680-5,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$22,365$22,090$23,315$23,840$25,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$275$0$1,225$1,750$3,400
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$22,056$22,807$24,255$27,582$29,202
Adjustments for Features-7930-720-1,876-2,182-5,307-5,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$21,336$20,931$22,073$22,275$23,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$405$0$1,142$1,344$2,873

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2009200920122012201220122012
ModelElementElementSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSCGLSSESE 2.0TLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
5-speed manual $0     
6-speed manual  $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener     $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150     
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100     
Removable cooler console$175      
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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50     
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50    
Navigation system$600$600$600  $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Compass     $0$0
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $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
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
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$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$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,095$2,245$3,000$4,225$4,550$7,925$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$755$1,980$2,305$5,680$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-720-1,876-2,182-5,307-5,398

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20092012
ModelElementSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.0 in
Length169.9 in189.8 in
Width71.6 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,434 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
25.1 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata GLS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Dimension, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35038%
Total Not Requested57562%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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