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Honda Element vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelElementElementSorentoSorento
TrimEXSCLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $22,645 $25,345
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $21,480 $23,600
Floor mats     115  
Floor mats     89  
Options (change) 0 0 115 0
Options (change) 0 0 89 0
Destination 670 670 750 750
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $23,510 $26,095
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $22,319 $24,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $243
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelElementElementSorentoSorento
TrimEXSCLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4242hp V6262hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7280, 10280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/70-16245/70-16
Total Price$21,660$23,445$23,510$26,095
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,935-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$21,575$21,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$345
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$22,319$24,350
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,837-3,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$20,482$20,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$28$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelElementElementSorentoSorento
TrimEXSCLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Roof rack  $300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Skid plates  $150$150
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Barometer   $25
Compass   $0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer   $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
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,120$1,345$3,055$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,935$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,837-3,896

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082009
ModelElementSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in106.7 in
Length169.3 in180.7 in
Width71.5 in73.3 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,084 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft366.4 ft3

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