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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,579

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterElement
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,295 $25,995 $26,495 $28,495 $19,625
Base Invoice $19,214 $24,355 $24,857 $26,707 $18,137
Skid plate (one) 258 258 258 258  
Satellite radio 453 453 453 453  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 98        
Skid plate (one) 168 168 168 168  
Satellite radio 340 340 340 340  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 64        
Options (change) 809 711 711 711 0
Options (change) 572 508 508 508 0
Destination 695 695 695 695 595
Total Price $21,799 $27,401 $27,901 $29,901 $20,220
Total Invoice $20,481 $25,558 $26,060 $27,910 $18,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,046
Model Year20102010201020102006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterElement
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4166hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 680, 680, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/70-16
Total Price$21,799$27,401$27,901$29,901$20,220
Adjustments for Features-2,725-8,440-6,200-8,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,074$18,961$21,701$21,101$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$113$0$2,740$2,140$0
Total Invoice$20,481$25,558$26,060$27,910$18,732
Adjustments for Features-2,560-7,872-5,791-8,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,921$17,686$20,269$19,696$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$2,583$2,010$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Model Year20102010201020102006
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterElement
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40   
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails $250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25 $25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof, large $1100 $1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325 
CD player$125   $125
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$3,875$9,590$7,350$9,950$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$8,440$6,200$8,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,560-7,872-5,791-8,2140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Model Year20102006
ModelForesterElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in101.4 in
Length179.5 in169.3 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height65.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft377.1 ft3

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