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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: $22,937 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X | |||||||
| Difference: $118 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,505 Honda Element EX | |||||||
| Difference: $48 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Element | Element |
| Trim | 2.5 X | Sports 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | SC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $21,195 | $21,695 | $26,695 | $26,995 | $27,895 | $22,385 | $23,270 |
| Base Invoice | $20,015 | $20,475 | $24,930 | $25,297 | $26,116 | $20,835 | $21,656 |
| Skid plate (one) | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | 42 | 42 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,500 | ||||||
| Skid plate (one) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | 28 | 28 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | 334 | 334 | 334 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,338 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,097 | 597 | 597 | 555 | 555 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 1,771 | 433 | 433 | 405 | 405 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 | 645 | 670 | 670 |
| Total Price | $23,937 | $22,937 | $27,937 | $28,195 | $29,095 | $23,055 | $23,940 |
| Total Invoice | $22,431 | $21,553 | $26,008 | $26,347 | $27,166 | $21,505 | $22,326 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,193 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,959 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Element | Element |
| Trim | 2.5 X | Sports 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | SC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 173hp H4 | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 166hp I4 | 166hp I4 |
| Transmission | M5 | M5 | A4 | M5 | M5 | A5 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 120, 7 | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 155, 7 | 270, 7 | 270, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/70-16 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $23,937 | $22,937 | $27,937 | $28,195 | $29,095 | $23,055 | $23,940 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,925 | -1,675 | -5,915 | -3,725 | -5,025 | -850 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $20,012 | $21,262 | $22,022 | $24,470 | $24,070 | $22,205 | $23,940 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,250 | $2,010 | $4,458 | $4,058 | $0 | $1,735 |
| Total Invoice | $22,431 | $21,553 | $26,008 | $26,347 | $27,166 | $21,505 | $22,326 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,678 | -1,574 | -5,507 | -3,481 | -4,692 | -793 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $18,753 | $19,979 | $20,501 | $22,866 | $22,474 | $20,712 | $22,326 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,226 | $1,748 | $4,113 | $3,721 | $0 | $1,614 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Forester | Element | Element |
| Trim | 2.5 X | Sports 2.5 X | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | Sports 2.5 XT | 2.5 XT Limited | EX | SC |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Overhead console storage compartments | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Removable cooler console | $175 | ||||||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | ||||||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Removable second row seats | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,300 | $4,050 | $8,290 | $6,100 | $7,400 | $3,225 | $2,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,925 | $1,675 | $5,915 | $3,725 | $5,025 | $850 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,678 | -1,574 | -5,507 | -3,481 | -4,692 | -793 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Forester | Element |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 101.4 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 169.9 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.6 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,434 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 47.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Sunroof, large | 1100 | No |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers | 350 | No |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | 25 | No |
| Satellite radio prep | 0 | No |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 2925 | 83% |
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