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Honda Element vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,445

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $4,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020202020202020
ModelElementWRXWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimSCBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,775 $27,495 $29,795 $32,095 $36,995 $41,695
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 900 900 900 900 900
Total Price $23,445 $28,395 $30,695 $32,995 $37,895 $42,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element SC
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,166
Model Year200820202020202020202020
ModelElementWRXWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimSCBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4268hp H4268hp H4268hp H4310hp H4310hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$23,445$28,395$30,695$32,995$37,895$42,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,075-3,780-7,290-7,180-9,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,445$25,320$26,915$25,705$30,715$33,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,595$385$5,395$7,910

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200820202020202020202020
ModelElementWRXWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimSCBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10 $10
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0     
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential    $275$275
Limited-slip front differential    $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Front splitter spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Hood scoop $100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 $200
Skid plate (one)$50     
Sunroof   $900 $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125     
MP3-compatible player$50     
Navigation map updates, three years     $0
Navigation system     $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25   
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75$75
Fog lights  $125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100 $100
Removable second row seats$0     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$1,295$4,370$5,075$8,585$8,475$10,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,075$3,780$7,290$7,180$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-97-111-199-171-198

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082020
ModelElementWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in104.3 in
Length169.3 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft312.0 ft3

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