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Honda Element vs. Kia Seltos Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Kia Seltos Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,165

Kia Seltos LX   
Difference: $1,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011202120212021
ModelElementSeltosSeltosSeltos
TrimEXLXSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,935 $21,990 $21,990 $25,390
AWD 1,250   1,500  
AWD 1,160   0  
Options (change) 1,250 0 1,500 0
Options (change) 1,160 0 0 0
Destination 810 1,175 1,175 1,175
Total Price $24,995 $23,165 $24,665 $26,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Seltos

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,458
Model Year2011202120212021
ModelElementSeltosSeltosSeltos
TrimEXLXSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4146hp I4146hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionA5CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG27/31 MPG27/31 MPG27/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,995$23,165$24,665$26,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-4,450-7,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,995$21,165$20,215$19,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,805$855$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year2011202120212021
ModelElementSeltosSeltosSeltos
TrimEXLXSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Removable cooler console$175   
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Removable second row seats$0   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$4,120$6,120$8,570$11,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$4,450$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-101-212-319

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Seltos

Model Year20112021
ModelElementSeltos
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in103.5 in
Length169.9 in172.0 in
Width71.6 in70.9 in
Height70.4 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft326.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft362.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Seltos S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated front seats200No
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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