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Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,345

Hyundai Sonata GLS   
Difference: $1,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,624

Hyundai Sonata GLS   
Difference: $1,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSonataSonataSonataElement
TrimGLSSELimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,670 $19,570 $22,470 $19,625
Base Invoice $16,949 $18,224 $21,035 $18,137
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 675 675 675 595
Total Price $18,345 $20,245 $23,145 $20,220
Total Invoice $17,624 $18,899 $21,710 $18,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Sonata GLS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,938
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSonataSonataSonataElement
TrimGLSSELimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4162hp I4162hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 6360, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17225/50-17215/70-16
Total Price$18,345$20,245$23,145$20,220
Adjustments for Features-555-2,255-4,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,790$17,990$18,390$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$600$0
Total Invoice$17,624$18,899$21,710$18,732
Adjustments for Features-533-2,105-4,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,091$16,794$17,250$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$297$0$456$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Element

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelSonataSonataSonataElement
TrimGLSSELimitedEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler $200  
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Compass  $0 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50 
Trip computer $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Removable second row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$1,975$3,675$6,175$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$2,255$4,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-533-2,105-4,4600

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082006
ModelSonataElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.4 in101.4 in
Length188.9 in169.3 in
Width72.1 in71.5 in
Height58.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,254 lb.3,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.377.1 ft3

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