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Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $20,220 Honda Element EX | |||||
| Difference: $1,579 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732 Honda Element EX | |||||
| Difference: $1,749 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Element | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | EX | 2.5 X | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $19,625 | $20,295 | $25,995 | $26,495 | $28,495 |
| Base Invoice | $18,137 | $19,214 | $24,355 | $24,857 | $26,707 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 98 | ||||
| Skid plate (one) | 258 | 258 | 258 | 258 | |
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | 453 | 453 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 64 | ||||
| Skid plate (one) | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 | |
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | 340 | 340 | |
| Options (change) | 0 | 809 | 711 | 711 | 711 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 572 | 508 | 508 | 508 |
| Destination | 595 | 695 | 695 | 695 | 695 |
| Total Price | $20,220 | $21,799 | $27,401 | $27,901 | $29,901 |
| Total Invoice | $18,732 | $20,481 | $25,558 | $26,060 | $27,910 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,259 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,046 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Element | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | EX | 2.5 X | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M5 | T4 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 7 | 80, 4 | 80, 6 | 80, 6 | 80, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 215/55-16 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $20,220 | $21,799 | $27,401 | $27,901 | $29,901 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,725 | -8,440 | -6,200 | -8,800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,220 | $19,074 | $18,961 | $21,701 | $21,101 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $113 | $0 | $2,740 | $2,140 |
| Total Invoice | $18,732 | $20,481 | $25,558 | $26,060 | $27,910 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,560 | -7,872 | -5,791 | -8,214 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,732 | $17,921 | $17,686 | $20,269 | $19,696 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $235 | $0 | $2,583 | $2,010 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | Element | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | EX | 2.5 X | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,150 | $3,875 | $9,590 | $7,350 | $9,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,725 | $8,440 | $6,200 | $8,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,560 | -7,872 | -5,791 | -8,214 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 |
| Model | Element | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 169.3 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,372 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 43.3 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.1 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
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