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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: $4,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelElementOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,935 $26,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $21,344 $25,394 $28,106 $30,860
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 850 850 850
Total Price $23,745 $27,845 $30,845 $33,845
Total Invoice $22,154 $26,244 $28,956 $31,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,537
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelElementOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$23,745$27,845$30,845$33,845
Adjustments for Features0-5,970-8,345-8,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$21,875$22,500$25,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625$3,125
Total Invoice$22,154$26,244$28,956$31,710
Adjustments for Features0-5,627-7,834-8,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$20,617$21,122$23,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$505$2,806

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelElementOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimEX2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Removable cooler console$175   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,970$7,940$10,315$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,970$8,345$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,627-7,834-8,287

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112015
ModelElementOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in108.1 in
Length169.9 in189.6 in
Width71.6 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft373.3 ft3

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