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Honda Element vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,147

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $1,513

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,168

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $1,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011201120112011
ModelElementElementImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEXSC2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STIOutback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $18,995 $25,495 $27,995 $28,995 $35,995 $19,995
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $18,123 $24,082 $26,389 $27,312 $34,029 $19,028
Satellite radio     427 427 427 427 427 427
Satellite radio     320 320 320 320 320 320
Options (change) 0 0 427 427 427 427 427 427
Options (change) 0 0 320 320 320 320 320 320
Destination 670 670 725 725 725 725 725 725
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $20,147 $26,647 $29,147 $30,147 $37,147 $21,147
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $19,168 $25,127 $27,434 $28,357 $35,074 $20,073

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,279
Model Year20082008201120112011201120112011
ModelElementElementImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEXSC2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STIOutback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp H4265hp H4265hp H4265hp H4305hp H4170hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5M5M5M5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16235/45-17235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$20,147$26,647$29,147$30,147$37,147$21,147
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,350-2,850-4,125-5,525-5,975-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$17,797$23,797$25,022$24,622$31,172$17,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$6,000$7,225$6,825$13,375$135
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$19,168$25,127$27,434$28,357$35,074$20,073
Adjustments for Features0-210-2,236-2,687-3,883-5,197-5,642-3,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$16,932$22,440$23,551$23,160$29,432$17,021
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$5,508$6,619$6,228$12,500$89

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20082008201120112011201120112011
ModelElementElementImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback SportImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
TrimEXSC2.5i PremiumWRXWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STIOutback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0
6-speed manual      $150 
FWD$0$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$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
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat       $40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Roof rack       $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200 
Intermittent wipers$0$0      
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential      $275 
Limited-slip front differential      $500 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings       $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Hood scoop   $100$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50      
Sunroof    $900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings       $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
USB port  $25$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$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates      $100 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75 
Removable second row seats$0$0      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0      
Raised heavy-duty suspension       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0 
Total Value of Features$800$1,025$3,150$3,650$4,925$6,325$6,775$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,350$2,850$4,125$5,525$5,975$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-2,236-2,687-3,883-5,197-5,642-3,052

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20082011
ModelElementImpreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in103.1 in
Length169.3 in173.8 in
Width71.5 in68.5 in
Height70.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft344.4 ft3

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