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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: $23,860

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192008
ModelForesterElement
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $20,990
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
5-speed automatic   800
AWD   1,400
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
5-speed automatic   742
AWD   1,298
Options (change) 55 2,200
Options (change) 35 2,040
Destination 975 670
Total Price $27,725 $23,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,381
Model Year20192008
ModelForesterElement
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4166hp I4
TransmissionCVTA5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/70-16
Total Price$27,725$23,860
Adjustments for Features-3,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,870$23,860

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterElement
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear spoiler$200 
Removable cargo area roof panel $300
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Total Value of Features$7,175$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in101.4 in
Length182.1 in169.3 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height67.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft377.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Manual rear sunroof300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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