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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: $22,302 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | |||||||
| Difference: $1,443 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,001 Subaru Forester 2.5 X | |||||||
| Difference: $1,153 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | EX | 2.5 X | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 XT Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $22,935 | $20,595 | $23,295 | $27,095 | $26,595 | $27,895 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $21,344 | $19,489 | $21,960 | $25,407 | $24,905 | $26,094 | $27,992 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 100 | 100 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 432 | 432 | 432 | 432 | 432 | 432 | |
| Alloy wheels | 400 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 65 | 65 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 324 | 324 | 324 | 324 | 324 | 324 | |
| Alloy wheels | 348 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 932 | 532 | 432 | 432 | 432 | 432 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 737 | 389 | 324 | 324 | 324 | 324 |
| Destination | 810 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $23,745 | $22,302 | $24,602 | $28,302 | $27,802 | $29,102 | $31,102 |
| Total Invoice | $22,154 | $21,001 | $23,124 | $26,506 | $26,004 | $27,193 | $29,091 |
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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: $2,518 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,202 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | EX | 2.5 X | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 XT Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 166hp I4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | A5 | M5 | M5 | T4 | T4 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 270, 7 | 80, 4 | 80, 4 | 80, 4 | 80, 6 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/70-16 | 215/55-16 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $23,745 | $22,302 | $24,602 | $28,302 | $27,802 | $29,102 | $31,102 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,025 | -3,375 | -3,700 | -5,990 | -6,890 | -7,265 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,745 | $21,277 | $21,227 | $24,602 | $21,812 | $22,212 | $23,837 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $50 | $0 | $3,375 | $585 | $985 | $2,610 |
| Total Invoice | $22,154 | $21,001 | $23,124 | $26,506 | $26,004 | $27,193 | $29,091 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -965 | -3,172 | -3,465 | -5,603 | -6,438 | -6,795 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,154 | $20,036 | $19,952 | $23,041 | $20,401 | $20,755 | $22,296 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $84 | $0 | $3,089 | $449 | $803 | $2,344 |
Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | EX | 2.5 X | 2.5 X Premium | 2.5 XT Premium | 2.5 X Limited | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||||||
| 5-speed manual | $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 | |||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||||||
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | ||||||
| Removable cooler console | $175 | ||||||
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Metal pedals | $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 | $2,050 | $3,075 | $5,425 | $5,750 | $8,040 | $8,940 | $9,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,025 | $3,375 | $3,700 | $5,990 | $6,890 | $7,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -965 | -3,172 | -3,465 | -5,603 | -6,438 | -6,795 |
Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | Element | Forester |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 169.9 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,516 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 43.3 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.0 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.2 in | 55.6 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 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.6 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X
| Alloy wheels | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 42% |
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