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Kia Sorento vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoElementElement
TrimEXEX V6SX V6EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,950 $27,950 $33,150 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $24,595 $26,490 $31,125 $20,835 $21,656
Interior ambient lighting 350        
Floor mats 115 115 115    
Limited Package   2,000      
Premium Package   3,300      
Navigation system       1,700 1,700
Interior ambient lighting 300        
Floor mats 95 95 95    
Limited Package   1,785      
Premium Package   2,945      
Navigation system       1,577 1,577
Options (change) 465 5,415 115 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 395 4,825 95 1,577 1,577
Destination 800 800 800 670 670
Total Price $27,215 $34,165 $34,065 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $25,790 $32,115 $32,020 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $228
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoElementElement
TrimEXEX V6SX V6EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine191hp I4276hp V6276hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10550, 10270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/60-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$27,215$34,165$34,065$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-3,935-8,730-8,195-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,280$25,435$25,870$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,155$2,590$0$1,735
Total Invoice$25,790$32,115$32,020$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-3,729-8,206-7,703-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,061$23,909$24,317$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,848$2,256$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoElementElement
TrimEXEX V6SX V6EXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$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 $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200   
Rear bumper protector  $40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive, small$5    
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150  
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Folding third row seats $600$600  
Heated front seats $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,780$10,575$10,040$2,695$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,935$8,730$8,195$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,729-8,206-7,703-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122009
ModelSorentoElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length183.9 in169.9 in
Width74.2 in71.6 in
Height67.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested85072%
Total Not Requested32528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3450100%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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