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Kia Seltos vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Seltos vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,165

Kia Seltos LX   
Difference: $1,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212009
ModelSeltosSeltosSeltosElement
TrimLXSEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,990 $21,990 $25,390 $22,385
AWD   1,500   1,200
AWD   0   1,113
Options (change) 0 1,500 0 1,200
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,113
Destination 1,175 1,175 1,175 670
Total Price $23,165 $24,665 $26,565 $24,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,762
Model Year2021202120212009
ModelSeltosSeltosSeltosElement
TrimLXSEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4146hp I4146hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/31 MPG27/31 MPG27/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/70-16
Total Price$23,165$24,665$26,565$24,255
Adjustments for Features-2,000-4,450-7,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,165$20,215$19,360$24,255
Cost Above Minimum$1,805$855$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Honda Element

Model Year2021202120212009
ModelSeltosSeltosSeltosElement
TrimLXSEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Removable cooler console   $175
Roof rails $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rear air vents  $100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof  $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$6,120$8,570$11,325$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$4,450$7,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-101-212-3190

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. Honda Element

Model Year20212009
ModelSeltosElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in101.4 in
Length172.0 in169.9 in
Width70.9 in71.6 in
Height63.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft374.6 ft3

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