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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: $19,995

Hyundai Sonata GLS   
Difference: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,496

Hyundai Sonata GLS   
Difference: $3,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelElementElementSonataSonata
TrimEXSCGLSLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,635 $24,320 $19,395 $22,895
Base Invoice $21,067 $22,629 $17,896 $20,961
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 710 710 600 600
Total Price $23,345 $25,030 $19,995 $23,495
Total Invoice $21,777 $23,339 $18,496 $21,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,309
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelElementElementSonataSonata
TrimEXSCGLSLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4162hp I4235hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$23,345$25,030$19,995$23,495
Adjustments for Features0-50-30-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,345$24,980$19,965$21,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0$1,375
Total Invoice$21,777$23,339$18,496$21,561
Adjustments for Features0-47-28-1,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,777$23,292$18,468$19,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,515$0$1,115

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelElementElementSonataSonata
TrimEXSCGLSLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass   $0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50 $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
Floor mats $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
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,470$2,520$2,500$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$30$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-28-1,978

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20102006
ModelElementSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in107.4 in
Length169.9 in188.9 in
Width71.6 in72.1 in
Height70.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,516 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
25.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft316.3 ft3

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