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

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Honda Element vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,045

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Premium   
Difference: $2,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,926

Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Premium   
Difference: $2,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelElementElementImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEXSC2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $19,295 $22,095 $22,595 $28,095 $29,095 $36,095
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $18,400 $20,982 $21,423 $26,479 $27,405 $34,123
Navigation system 1,700 1,700       1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation Package     2,000 1,000 1,000      
Sunroof       1,000 1,000      
Navigation system 1,577 1,577       888 888 888
Navigation Package     1,776 888 888      
Sunroof       888 888      
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 1,776 1,776 1,776 888 888 888
Destination 670 670 750 750 750 750 750 750
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $22,045 $24,845 $25,345 $29,845 $30,845 $37,845
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $20,926 $23,508 $23,949 $28,117 $29,043 $35,761

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,103
Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelElementElementImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEXSC2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4148hp H4148hp H4148hp H4265hp H4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionA5M5M5CVT-6CVT-6M5M5M6
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)215/70-16225/55-18205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$22,045$24,845$25,345$29,845$30,845$37,845
Adjustments for Features-8500-2,150-5,625-5,950-3,400-4,800-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$19,895$19,220$19,395$26,445$26,045$32,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$675$0$175$7,225$6,825$13,375
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$20,926$23,508$23,949$28,117$29,043$35,761
Adjustments for Features-7930-2,041-5,322-5,622-3,203-4,520-4,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$18,885$18,186$18,327$24,914$24,523$30,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$699$0$141$6,728$6,337$12,614

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelElementElementImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimEXSC2.0i Premium2.0i Limited2.0i Sport LimitedWRX PremiumWRX LimitedWRX STI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900       
5-speed manual $0$0  $0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100   
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      
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$0$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200      
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150      
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Removable cooler console$175       
Roof rails    $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200$200$200
Intermittent wipers$0$0      
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Hood scoop     $100$100$100
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50      
Sunroof   $900$900$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
HD radio  $50$50$50   
SD Card slot$25$25      
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25  $25$25$25
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150      
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50   
Door sill trim plates       $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Metal pedals     $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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100   
Total Value of Features$2,300$1,450$3,600$7,075$7,400$4,850$6,250$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$2,150$5,625$5,950$3,400$4,800$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-2,041-5,322-5,622-3,203-4,520-4,961

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20092012
ModelElementImpreza / WRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in104.1 in
Length169.9 in173.8 in
Width71.6 in68.5 in
Height70.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft349.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX 2.0i Sport Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
205/50VR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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