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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: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,867

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterElementElement
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,495 $27,995 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $20,910 $22,695
Base Invoice $22,176 $26,232 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $19,347 $20,994
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 52            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 33            
Options (change) 52 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 33 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 595 595
Total Price $24,372 $28,820 $28,820 $30,820 $33,820 $21,505 $23,290
Total Invoice $23,034 $27,057 $27,047 $28,876 $31,661 $19,942 $21,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $957
Model Year2014201420142014201420072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterElementElement
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$24,372$28,820$28,820$30,820$33,820$21,505$23,290
Adjustments for Features-3,875-6,925-8,590-9,740-9,9400-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,497$21,895$20,230$21,080$23,880$21,505$23,065
Cost Above Minimum$267$1,665$0$850$3,650$0$1,560
Total Invoice$23,034$27,057$27,047$28,876$31,661$19,942$21,589
Adjustments for Features-3,662-6,501-8,062-9,126-9,3050-209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,372$20,556$18,985$19,750$22,356$19,942$21,380
Cost Above Minimum$387$1,571$0$765$3,371$0$1,438

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Model Year2014201420142014201420072007
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterElementElement
Trim2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  $1100  
CVT  $1000$1000   
5-speed manual     $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter      $150
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125  
Intermittent wipers     $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)     $50$50
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support   $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 system   $600$600  
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Fog lights  $125$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,325$7,375$9,040$10,190$10,390$450$675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$6,925$8,590$9,740$9,940$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,662-6,501-8,062-9,126-9,3050-209

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Model Year20142007
ModelForesterElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in101.4 in
Length180.9 in169.3 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height66.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft377.1 ft3

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

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