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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: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelElementOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,935 $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $21,344 $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Stability control   300 300    
Limited Package   2,800      
Stability control   275 275    
Limited Package   2,520      
Options (change) 0 3,100 300 0 0
Options (change) 0 2,795 275 0 0
Destination 810 645 645 645 645
Total Price $23,745 $27,340 $27,240 $31,640 $32,140
Total Invoice $22,154 $25,628 $25,579 $29,440 $29,995

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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: $1,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,747
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelElementOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionA5M5T4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,745$27,340$27,240$31,640$32,140
Adjustments for Features0-5,570-4,870-6,245-7,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$21,770$22,370$25,395$24,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600$3,625$2,850
Total Invoice$22,154$25,628$25,579$29,440$29,995
Adjustments for Features0-5,221-4,573-5,811-7,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$20,407$21,006$23,629$22,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$599$3,222$2,570

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelElementOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0 $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50    
Rollover sensor$50    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead console storage compartments$100    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Removable cooler console$175    
Roof rack $300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Hood scoop   $100 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof, large $1100 $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   $125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio$200    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Compass    $0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,545$8,115$7,415$8,790$10,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,570$4,870$6,245$7,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,221-4,573-5,811-7,018

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112008
ModelElementOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in105.1 in
Length169.9 in188.7 in
Width71.6 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,516 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
25.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2975100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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