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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: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,726

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelElementElementForesterForesterForester
TrimEXSC2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,910 $22,695 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,347 $20,994 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42 42  
Skid plate (one)     110 110 110
Alloy wheels     659    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28 28  
Skid plate (one)     71 71 71
Alloy wheels     495    
Options (change) 0 0 811 152 110
Options (change) 0 0 594 99 71
Destination 595 595 625 625 625
Total Price $21,505 $23,290 $23,231 $27,672 $28,630
Total Invoice $19,942 $21,589 $21,671 $25,725 $26,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $117
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $159
Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelElementElementForesterForesterForester
TrimEXSC2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4166hp I4173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7100, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$21,505$23,290$23,231$27,672$28,630
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,275-6,050-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,505$23,065$21,956$21,622$23,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$334$0$2,008
Total Invoice$19,942$21,589$21,671$25,725$26,701
Adjustments for Features0-209-1,189-5,624-4,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,942$21,380$20,482$20,101$22,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,438$381$0$1,937

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072007200620062006
ModelElementElementForesterForesterForester
TrimEXSC2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 $0
4-speed automatic   $800 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Stability control$400$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Traction control$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass   $0 
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,125$2,350$3,400$8,175$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,275$6,050$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-1,189-5,624-4,663

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072006
ModelElementForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in99.4 in
Length169.3 in176.6 in
Width71.5 in68.3 in
Height70.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft357.7 ft3

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