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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelElementElementOutbackOutback
TrimEXSC2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $22,995 $27,995
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $21,663 $26,186
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 695 695
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $23,690 $28,690
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $22,358 $26,881

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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: $900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $618
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelElementElementOutbackOutback
TrimEXSC2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM5M5M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18215/70-16225/60-17
Total Price$21,660$23,445$23,690$28,690
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,930-4,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$20,760$23,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$3,185
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$22,358$26,881
Adjustments for Features0-210-2,765-4,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$19,593$22,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$2,842

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelElementElementOutbackOutback
TrimEXSC2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo tray   $40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 $275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,220$1,445$4,150$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,930$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-2,765-4,446

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,434 lb.3,387 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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