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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelElementOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,625 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $18,137 $21,939 $26,460
Satellite radio   461 461
Satellite radio   346 346
Options (change) 0 461 461
Options (change) 0 346 346
Destination 595 775 775
Total Price $20,220 $24,531 $29,531
Total Invoice $18,732 $23,060 $27,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $375
Model Year200620122012
ModelElementOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM5M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/70-16225/60-17
Total Price$20,220$24,531$29,531
Adjustments for Features0-4,205-6,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$20,326$23,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,185
Total Invoice$18,732$23,060$27,581
Adjustments for Features0-3,953-5,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$19,107$21,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,852

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620122012
ModelElementOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$870$5,075$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,205$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,953-5,622

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062012
ModelElementOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in107.9 in
Length169.3 in188.2 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.8 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 in39.3 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft371.3 ft3

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