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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: $24,595

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192010
ModelForesterElement
TrimPremiumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $22,635
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
AWD   1,250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
AWD   1,159
Options (change) 55 1,250
Options (change) 35 1,159
Destination 975 710
Total Price $27,725 $24,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,066
Model Year20192010
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$24,595
Adjustments for Features-3,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,895$24,595

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Model Year20192010
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable cooler console $175
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 
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 
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$7,125$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Honda Element

Model Year20192010
ModelForesterElement
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in101.4 in
Length182.1 in169.9 in
Width71.5 in71.6 in
Height67.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,624 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft374.6 ft3

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