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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: $24,755 Honda Element EX | ||||||
| Difference: $3,138 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082 Honda Element EX | ||||||
| Difference: $3,060 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Element | Element | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | EX | SC | 2.5i Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $22,385 | $23,270 | $24,595 | $28,095 | $30,095 | $33,095 |
| Base Invoice | $20,835 | $21,656 | $23,203 | $26,313 | $28,144 | $30,927 |
| Navigation system | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,100 | |||
| Eyesight Driver Assist System | 795 | |||||
| All Weather Package | 500 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 53 | |||||
| Navigation Package | 1,850 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,577 | 1,577 | 975 | |||
| Eyesight Driver Assist System | 663 | |||||
| All Weather Package | 417 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 34 | |||||
| Navigation Package | 1,600 | |||||
| Options (change) | 1,700 | 1,700 | 2,448 | 1,850 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 1,577 | 1,577 | 2,089 | 1,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 670 | 670 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $24,755 | $25,640 | $27,893 | $30,795 | $30,945 | $33,945 |
| Total Invoice | $23,082 | $23,903 | $26,142 | $28,763 | $28,994 | $31,777 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,087 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,841 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Element | Element | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | EX | SC | 2.5i Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 166hp I4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | A5 | M5 | M6 | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 7 | 270, 7 | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 225/55-18 | 225/60-17 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $24,755 | $25,640 | $27,893 | $30,795 | $30,945 | $33,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | -850 | 0 | -6,075 | -8,090 | -8,090 | -8,290 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,905 | $25,640 | $21,818 | $22,705 | $22,855 | $25,655 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,735 | $0 | $887 | $1,037 | $3,837 |
| Total Invoice | $23,082 | $23,903 | $26,142 | $28,763 | $28,994 | $31,777 |
| Adjustments for Features | -793 | 0 | -5,694 | -7,556 | -7,580 | -7,761 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,289 | $23,903 | $20,448 | $21,207 | $21,414 | $24,016 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,614 | $0 | $759 | $966 | $3,568 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Element | Element | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | EX | SC | 2.5i Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Removable cooler console | $175 | |||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,650 | $1,800 | $7,875 | $9,890 | $9,890 | $10,090 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $850 | $0 | $6,075 | $8,090 | $8,090 | $8,290 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -793 | 0 | -5,694 | -7,556 | -7,580 | -7,761 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | Element | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 169.9 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,434 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 43.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 47.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 5% |
| Eyesight Driver Assist System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 100% |
| All Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 31% |
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