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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,379

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelElementForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,635 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $21,067 $24,355 $26,707
Navigation system 1,700 1,800 1,800
iPod integration   223 223
Skid plate (one)   258 258
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system 1,577 1,501 1,501
iPod integration   145 145
Skid plate (one)   168 168
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 1,700 2,734 2,734
Options (change) 1,577 2,154 2,154
Destination 710 695 695
Total Price $25,045 $29,424 $31,924
Total Invoice $23,354 $27,204 $29,556

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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: $1,261
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,364
Model Year201020102010
ModelElementForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,045$29,424$31,924
Adjustments for Features0-5,640-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$23,784$25,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,065
Total Invoice$23,354$27,204$29,556
Adjustments for Features0-5,214-5,624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$21,990$23,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,942

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020102010
ModelElementForesterForester
TrimEX2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable cooler console$175  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Removable second row seats$0  
Total Value of Features$1,875$7,515$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,640$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,214-5,624

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010
ModelElementForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in103.0 in
Length169.9 in179.5 in
Width71.6 in70.1 in
Height70.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,516 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		25.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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