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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: $22,785

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $960

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,882

Hyundai Sonata SE   
Difference: $272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017201720172017201720172017
ModelElementSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSEECOSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $21,950 $23,125 $23,400 $27,150 $26,600 $34,350 $30,100
Base Invoice $21,344 $21,047 $22,152 $22,293 $25,664 $25,019 $32,188 $28,257
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 835 835 835 835 835 835 835
Total Price $23,745 $22,785 $23,960 $24,235 $27,985 $27,435 $35,185 $30,935
Total Invoice $22,154 $21,882 $22,987 $23,128 $26,499 $25,854 $33,023 $29,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,741
Model Year20112017201720172017201720172017
ModelElementSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSEECOSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4185hp I4178hp I4185hp I4185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4154hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6S7T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/65-16205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$23,745$22,785$23,960$24,235$27,985$27,435$35,185$30,935
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-2,105-2,155-5,955-3,130-10,930-6,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$21,255$21,855$22,080$22,030$24,305$24,255$24,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600$825$775$3,050$3,000$3,275
Total Invoice$22,154$21,882$22,987$23,128$26,499$25,854$33,023$29,092
Adjustments for Features0-1,469-2,020-2,057-5,639-2,950-10,258-6,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$20,413$20,967$21,071$20,860$22,904$22,765$23,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$554$658$447$2,491$2,352$2,656

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112017201720172017201720172017
ModelElementSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonataSonata
TrimEXSEECOSportLimitedSport 2.0TLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
7-speed automated manual  $1200     
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel       $100
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$25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row      $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200 
Blind spot warning system    $200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 $100$100
Forward collision warning      $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning      $200 
Obstacle detection, rear      $250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150       
Overhead console storage compartments$100       
Removable cooler console$175       
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125 $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0       
Rear air vents    $100 $100$100
Rear wiper$175       
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop       $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275       
Panoramic sunroof      $1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50       
Sunroof    $900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
App support      $0 
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
HD radio      $50$50
Navigation system      $600 
Surround sound      $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information      $25 
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio      $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass    $0 $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback       $100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$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
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 $50  
Steering-linked headlights      $150 
Tachometer$75$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$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10       
Visor mirror, passenger$10       
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
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$100
Heated front seats    $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats      $200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75       
Memory system, driver seat      $200$200
Metal pedals     $75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0       
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,520$4,050$4,625$4,675$8,475$5,650$13,450$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,530$2,105$2,155$5,955$3,130$10,930$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,469-2,020-2,057-5,639-2,950-10,258-6,023

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20112017
ModelElementSonata
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in110.4 in
Length169.9 in191.1 in
Width71.6 in73.4 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft316.3 ft3

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