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Honda Element vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $60

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelElementElementLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEXSC2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $19,995 $24,995 $31,395
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $18,926 $23,440 $29,259
Premium Package     1,000    
Premium Package     950    
Options (change) 0 0 1,000 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 950 0 0
Destination 670 670 725 725 725
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $21,720 $25,720 $32,120
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $20,601 $24,165 $29,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,152
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelElementElementLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEXSC2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M6T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 4?, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/60-16225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$21,720$25,720$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,680-2,955-5,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$19,040$22,765$26,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$3,725$7,125
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$20,601$24,165$29,984
Adjustments for Features0-210-2,542-2,776-5,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$18,059$21,389$24,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$3,330$6,366

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelElementElementLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimEXSC2.5i3.6R2.5GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop    $100
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,445$1,670$4,125$4,400$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,680$2,955$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-2,542-2,776-5,559

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20082011
ModelElementLegacy
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in108.3 in
Length169.3 in186.4 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

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