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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: $23,698

Subaru Forester 2.5i   
Difference: $47

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015201520152015
ModelElementForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,935 $22,195 $24,595 $28,495 $28,095 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $21,344 $20,995 $23,203 $26,690 $26,313 $28,144 $30,927
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   53 53        
Alloy wheels   600          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   34 34        
Alloy wheels   500          
Options (change) 0 653 53 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 534 34 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 850 850 850 850 850 850
Total Price $23,745 $23,698 $25,498 $29,345 $28,945 $30,945 $33,945
Total Invoice $22,154 $22,379 $24,087 $27,540 $27,163 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,926
Model Year2011201520152015201520152015
ModelElementForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5M6M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$23,745$23,698$25,498$29,345$28,945$30,945$33,945
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-3,775-5,975-7,390-8,340-8,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$21,923$21,723$23,370$21,555$22,605$25,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$368$168$1,815$0$1,050$3,850
Total Invoice$22,154$22,379$24,087$27,540$27,163$28,994$31,777
Adjustments for Features0-1,676-3,566-5,607-6,935-7,814-7,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$20,703$20,521$21,933$20,228$21,180$23,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$293$1,705$0$952$3,554

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201520152015201520152015
ModelElementForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimEX2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
6-speed manual $150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  $1100
CVT    $1000$1000 
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key     $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Terrain selector   $200$200$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$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275$275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50      
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200      
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25    
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$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
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$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$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 $75$75$75$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      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,125$3,900$5,900$8,100$9,515$10,465$10,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$3,775$5,975$7,390$8,340$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,676-3,566-5,607-6,935-7,814-7,995

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112015
ModelElementForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.4 in103.9 in
Length169.9 in180.9 in
Width71.6 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft374.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

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