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Honda Element vs. Kia Sportage Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,300

Kia Sportage   
Difference: $4,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,935

Kia Sportage   
Difference: $3,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelElementSportageSportageSportageSportage
TrimEXBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,935 $18,500 $20,800 $23,900 $26,900
Base Invoice $21,344 $18,135 $20,095 $22,440 $25,095
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 800 800 800 800
Total Price $23,745 $19,300 $21,600 $24,700 $27,700
Total Invoice $22,154 $18,935 $20,895 $23,240 $25,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Sportage

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,543
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelElementSportageSportageSportageSportage
TrimEXBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4176hp I4176hp I4176hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionA5M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/70-16225/60-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$23,745$19,300$21,600$24,700$27,700
Adjustments for Features-7250-1,475-4,085-4,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,020$19,300$20,125$20,615$22,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$825$1,315$3,415
Total Invoice$22,154$18,935$20,895$23,240$25,895
Adjustments for Features-6760-1,427-3,844-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,478$18,935$19,468$19,396$21,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$533$461$2,300

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelElementSportageSportageSportageSportage
TrimEXBaseLXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote keyless entry$225 $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Removable cooler console$175    
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter$0  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275$275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive, small   $5$5
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Outside temperature display$50    
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats   $75$75
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    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Removable second row seats$0    
Stain-resistant fabric   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,245$1,520$2,995$5,605$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$1,475$4,085$4,985
Value of Feature Adjustments-6760-1,427-3,844-4,660

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20112012
ModelElementSportage
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in103.9 in
Length169.9 in174.8 in
Width71.6 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft354.6 ft3

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