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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,745 Honda Element EX | ||||||
| Difference: $2,920 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154 Honda Element EX | ||||||
| Difference: $3,011 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Element |
| Trim | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $25,695 | $29,495 | $29,395 | $33,090 | $36,090 | $22,935 |
| Base Invoice | $24,215 | $27,607 | $27,505 | $30,887 | $33,675 | $21,344 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 55 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 35 | |||||
| Options (change) | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 915 | 915 | 915 | 810 |
| Total Price | $26,665 | $30,410 | $30,310 | $34,005 | $37,005 | $23,745 |
| Total Invoice | $25,165 | $28,522 | $28,420 | $31,802 | $34,590 | $22,154 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,795 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,561 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Element |
| Trim | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 166hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | CVT-8 | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 270, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 215/70-16 |
| Total Price | $26,665 | $30,410 | $30,310 | $34,005 | $37,005 | $23,745 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,680 | -6,680 | -8,270 | -13,055 | -13,355 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,985 | $23,730 | $22,040 | $20,950 | $23,650 | $23,745 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,035 | $2,780 | $1,090 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $25,165 | $28,522 | $28,420 | $31,802 | $34,590 | $22,154 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,417 | -6,265 | -7,754 | -12,209 | -12,483 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,748 | $22,257 | $20,666 | $19,593 | $22,107 | $22,154 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,155 | $2,664 | $1,073 | $0 | $2,514 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Element |
| Trim | 2.5i Premium | 2.0XT Premium | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | EX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |||||
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | |||||
| Removable cooler console | $175 | |||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | |||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | |||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 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 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Trip computer | $150 | $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 | $50 | $50 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Removable second row seats | $0 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,425 | $8,425 | $10,015 | $14,800 | $15,100 | $1,745 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,680 | $6,680 | $8,270 | $13,055 | $13,355 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,417 | -6,265 | -7,754 | -12,209 | -12,483 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Element |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 101.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 169.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.6 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,516 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 47.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 |
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