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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,231

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $514

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,671

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelForesterForesterForesterElement
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $22,935
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $21,344
Skid plate (one) 110 110 110  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42    
Alloy wheels 659      
Skid plate (one) 71 71 71  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28    
Alloy wheels 495      
Options (change) 811 152 110 0
Options (change) 594 99 71 0
Destination 625 625 625 810
Total Price $23,231 $27,672 $28,630 $23,745
Total Invoice $21,671 $25,725 $26,701 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $915
Model Year2006200620062011
ModelForesterForesterForesterElement
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4166hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/70-16
Total Price$23,231$27,672$28,630$23,745
Adjustments for Features-50-4,825-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,181$22,847$24,855$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$334$0$2,008$0
Total Invoice$21,671$25,725$26,701$22,154
Adjustments for Features-47-4,486-3,5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,624$21,239$23,180$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$385$0$1,941$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Model Year2006200620062011
ModelForesterForesterForesterElement
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed automatic $800  
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist   $50
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Removable cooler console   $175
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Total Value of Features$3,350$8,125$7,075$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$4,825$3,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-47-4,486-3,5210

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in101.4 in
Length176.6 in169.9 in
Width68.3 in71.6 in
Height65.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft374.6 ft3

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