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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterElementElement
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system 1,350     1,700 1,700
Navigation system 1,156     1,577 1,577
Options (change) 1,350 0 0 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 1,156 0 0 1,577 1,577
Destination 875 875 875 670 670
Total Price $31,420 $32,170 $35,170 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $29,352 $30,118 $32,903 $23,082 $23,903

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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: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,585
Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterElementElement
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$31,420$32,170$35,170$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-8,670-10,055-10,255-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,750$22,115$24,915$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$0$1,735
Total Invoice$29,352$30,118$32,903$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-8,099-9,414-9,594-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,253$20,704$23,309$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$549$0$2,605$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172017201720092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterElementElement
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringEXSC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed automatic   $900 
5-speed manual    $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$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 rails$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  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Navigation system$600  $600$600
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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 release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$10,140$11,525$11,725$2,320$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,670$10,055$10,255$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,099-9,414-9,594-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Model Year20172009
ModelForesterElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in101.4 in
Length180.9 in169.9 in
Width70.7 in71.6 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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