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Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $10,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system 2,000   1,700 1,700
Navigation system 1,823   1,577 1,577
Options (change) 2,000 0 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 1,823 0 1,577 1,577
Destination 625 625 670 670
Total Price $35,120 $36,320 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $32,598 $33,691 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,932
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H6250hp H6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$35,120$36,320$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-6,870-7,270-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,250$29,050$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0$1,735
Total Invoice$32,598$33,691$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-6,377-6,744-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,221$26,947$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$726$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable cooler console  $175 
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$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  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,040$9,440$3,020$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,870$7,270$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,377-6,744-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062009
ModelOutbackElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in101.4 in
Length188.7 in169.9 in
Width69.7 in71.6 in
Height63.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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