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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: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200920092009
ModelElementElementOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEXSC2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,910 $22,695 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $19,347 $20,994 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 595 695 695 695
Total Price $21,505 $23,290 $22,990 $32,290 $32,790
Total Invoice $19,942 $21,589 $21,715 $30,062 $30,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $664
Model Year20072007200920092009
ModelElementElementOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEXSC2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionM5M5M5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7100, 6440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/60-16225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$21,505$23,290$22,990$32,290$32,790
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,580-7,580-8,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,505$23,065$20,410$24,710$24,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$4,300$3,650
Total Invoice$19,942$21,589$21,715$30,062$30,619
Adjustments for Features0-209-2,437-7,057-8,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,942$21,380$19,278$23,005$22,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,438$0$3,727$3,189

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072007200920092009
ModelElementElementOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEXSC2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0$0 
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
Brake assist$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails  $250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 $275$275
Hood scoop   $100 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200   
Surround sound   $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass    $0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,570$1,795$4,150$9,150$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,580$7,580$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-209-2,437-7,057-8,152

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072009
ModelElementOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in105.1 in
Length169.3 in188.7 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft366.2 ft3

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