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Kia Sportage vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,300

Kia Sportage   
Difference: $4,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,935

Kia Sportage   
Difference: $3,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelSportageSportageSportageSportageElement
TrimBaseLXEXSXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,500 $20,800 $23,900 $26,900 $22,935
Base Invoice $18,135 $20,095 $22,440 $25,095 $21,344
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 800 800 800 800 810
Total Price $19,300 $21,600 $24,700 $27,700 $23,745
Total Invoice $18,935 $20,895 $23,240 $25,895 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,543
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelSportageSportageSportageSportageElement
TrimBaseLXEXSXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine176hp I4176hp I4176hp I4260hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/60-17235/55-18235/55-18215/70-16
Total Price$19,300$21,600$24,700$27,700$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-4,085-4,985-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,300$20,125$20,615$22,715$23,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$1,315$3,415$0
Total Invoice$18,935$20,895$23,240$25,895$22,154
Adjustments for Features0-1,427-3,844-4,660-676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,935$19,468$19,396$21,235$21,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$533$461$2,300$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelSportageSportageSportageSportageElement
TrimBaseLXEXSXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead console storage compartments    $100
Removable cooler console    $175
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers    $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio  $50$50 
Media drive, small  $5$5 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125 
Fog lights  $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50 
Outside temperature display    $50
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Floor mats  $75$75 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Removable second row seats    $0
Stain-resistant fabric  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,520$2,995$5,605$6,505$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$4,085$4,985$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,427-3,844-4,660-676

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122011
ModelSportageElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in101.4 in
Length174.8 in169.9 in
Width73.0 in71.6 in
Height64.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft374.6 ft3

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