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Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,932

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011201120112011
ModelElementForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,625 $20,495 $23,195 $26,995 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $18,137 $19,397 $21,869 $25,316 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100        
Satellite radio   432 432 432 432    
Alloy wheels   400          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65 65        
Satellite radio   324 324 324 324    
Alloy wheels   348          
Options (change) 0 932 532 432 432 0 0
Options (change) 0 737 389 324 324 0 0
Destination 595 725 725 725 725 725 725
Total Price $20,220 $22,152 $24,452 $28,152 $27,652 $28,720 $30,720
Total Invoice $18,732 $20,859 $22,983 $26,365 $25,863 $26,911 $28,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,013
Model Year2006201120112011201120112011
ModelElementForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5T4T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 780, 480, 480, 480, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$20,220$22,152$24,452$28,152$27,652$28,720$30,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,275-5,600-5,850-8,215-9,115-9,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$18,877$18,852$22,302$19,437$19,605$21,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0$3,450$585$753$2,453
Total Invoice$18,732$20,859$22,983$26,365$25,863$26,911$28,809
Adjustments for Features0-3,084-5,264-5,479-7,684-8,541-8,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$17,775$17,719$20,886$18,179$18,370$19,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$56$0$3,167$460$651$2,261

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201120112011201120112011
ModelElementForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900$900$900
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0      
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275$275$275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100  $100
Rear spoiler   $200  $200
Skid plate (one)$50      
Sunroof, large  $1100 $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio    $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25$25$25
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0      
Total Value of Features$725$4,000$6,325$6,575$8,940$9,840$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,275$5,600$5,850$8,215$9,115$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,084-5,264-5,479-7,684-8,541-8,829

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
ModelElementForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in103.0 in
Length169.3 in179.5 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

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