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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: $23,860

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelElementForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $26,695
5-speed automatic 800  
AWD 1,400  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
5-speed automatic 742  
AWD 1,298  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Options (change) 2,200 55
Options (change) 2,040 35
Destination 670 975
Total Price $23,860 $27,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,381
Model Year20082019
ModelElementForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/60-17
Total Price$23,860$27,725
Adjustments for Features0-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,860$23,870

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelElementForester
TrimEXPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear spoiler $200
Removable cargo area roof panel$300 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Removable second row seats$0 
Total Value of Features$3,320$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelElementForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in105.1 in
Length169.3 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height70.4 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft376.1 ft3

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