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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: $786

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelElementOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,935 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $21,344 $21,939 $26,460
Satellite radio   461 461
Satellite radio   346 346
Options (change) 0 461 461
Options (change) 0 346 346
Destination 810 775 775
Total Price $23,745 $24,531 $29,531
Total Invoice $22,154 $23,060 $27,581

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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: $1,119
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $885
Model Year201120122012
ModelElementOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA5M6T5
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$23,745$24,531$29,531
Adjustments for Features0-1,905-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$22,626$25,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,185
Total Invoice$22,154$23,060$27,581
Adjustments for Features0-1,791-3,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$21,269$24,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,838

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120122012
ModelElementOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable cooler console$175  
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  
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
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$2,195$4,100$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,791-3,474

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112012
ModelElementOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in107.9 in
Length169.9 in188.2 in
Width71.6 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,516 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
25.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft371.3 ft3

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