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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,996

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelElementElementOutbackOutback
TrimEXSC2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $23,495 $28,495
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $22,123 $26,643
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,550  
Sunroof     1,445  
Limited Package     4,600  
Satellite radio       461
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 1,294  
Sunroof     1,203  
Limited Package     4,241  
Satellite radio       346
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 7,595 461
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 6,738 346
Destination 670 670 795 795
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $31,885 $29,751
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $29,656 $27,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $652
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelElementElementOutbackOutback
TrimEXSC2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4166hp I4173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA5M5M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7440, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$24,755$25,640$31,885$29,751
Adjustments for Features-8500-7,220-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$24,665$26,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$1,466
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$29,656$27,784
Adjustments for Features-7930-6,715-3,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$22,941$24,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$1,462

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2009200920132013
ModelElementElementOutbackOutback
TrimEXSC2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $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
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Removable cooler console$175   
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio  $50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $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
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$2,545$1,695$8,915$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$7,220$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-6,715-3,381

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092013
ModelElementOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in107.9 in
Length169.9 in189.0 in
Width71.6 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,424 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
25.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested115085%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82519%
Total Not Requested346581%

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