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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelSonataSonataElementElement
TrimSELimitedEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,050 $24,550 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $20,867 $22,959 $19,541 $21,197
Floor mats 90 90    
Floor mats 73 73    
Options (change) 90 90 0 0
Options (change) 73 73 0 0
Destination 695 695 670 670
Total Price $22,835 $25,335 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $21,635 $23,727 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,163
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelSonataSonataElementElement
TrimSELimitedEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4175hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6360, 7270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$22,835$25,335$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-2,730-4,9050-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,105$20,430$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0$1,560
Total Invoice$21,635$23,727$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-2,587-4,5940-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,048$19,133$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Element

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelSonataSonataElementElement
TrimSELimitedEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$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  
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200   
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass $0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display $50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
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$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,900$6,075$1,170$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,730$4,905$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,587-4,5940-210

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Honda Element

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,293 lb.3,434 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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