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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: $25,640

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $8,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,903

Honda Element SC   
Difference: $8,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelElementWRXWRX
TrimSCLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,270 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $21,656 $29,708 $38,587
Navigation system 1,700    
Navigation Package   2,100  
Navigation system 1,577    
Navigation Package   1,863  
Options (change) 1,700 2,100 0
Options (change) 1,577 1,863 0
Destination 670 860 860
Total Price $25,640 $34,555 $41,755
Total Invoice $23,903 $32,431 $39,447

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element SC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,921
Model Year200920182018
ModelElementWRXWRX
TrimSCLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$25,640$34,555$41,755
Adjustments for Features0-7,040-8,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,640$27,515$33,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,125
Total Invoice$23,903$32,431$39,447
Adjustments for Features0-6,607-7,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,903$25,824$31,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,957

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200920182018
ModelElementWRXWRX
TrimSCLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,570$8,610$9,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,040$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,607-7,666

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092018
ModelElementWRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in104.3 in
Length169.9 in180.9 in
Width71.6 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
25.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested67550%
Total Not Requested67550%

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