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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelSanta FeElementElement
TrimLimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,220 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $26,495 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system 1,750 1,700 1,700
Floor mats 120    
Navigation system 1,628 1,577 1,577
Floor mats 96    
Options (change) 1,870 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 1,724 1,577 1,577
Destination 725 670 670
Total Price $30,815 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $28,944 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,588
Model Year200820092009
ModelSanta FeElementElement
TrimLimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine242hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT5A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$30,815$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-5,395-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,420$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735
Total Invoice$28,944$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-5,067-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,877$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Element

Model Year200820092009
ModelSanta FeElementElement
TrimLimitedEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed automatic $900 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Removable cooler console $175 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75 $75
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,865$2,320$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,395$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,067-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082009
ModelSanta FeElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length184.1 in169.9 in
Width74.4 in71.6 in
Height67.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,728 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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