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Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelElementOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,935 $27,995 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $21,344 $26,351 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 915 915 915 915 915
Total Price $23,745 $28,910 $33,610 $36,310 $37,405 $39,605
Total Invoice $22,154 $27,266 $31,538 $33,979 $35,026 $37,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $943
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelElementOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$23,745$28,910$33,610$36,310$37,405$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-6,420-10,205-11,105-14,245-14,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$22,490$23,405$25,205$23,160$25,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$915$2,715$670$2,870
Total Invoice$22,154$27,266$31,538$33,979$35,026$37,004
Adjustments for Features0-6,055-9,576-10,392-13,339-13,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$21,211$21,962$23,587$21,687$23,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$751$2,376$476$2,484

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelElementOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Overhead console storage compartments$100     
Removable cooler console$175     
Roof rack $300$300$300  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0     
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50     
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Navigation system    $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,120$8,540$12,325$13,225$16,365$16,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,420$10,205$11,105$14,245$14,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,055-9,576-10,392-13,339-13,309

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112018
ModelElementOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in108.1 in
Length169.9 in189.9 in
Width71.6 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft373.3 ft3

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