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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: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $10,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,244

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelOutbackOutbackElement
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $22,635
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $21,067
Navigation system 2,000   1,700
Navigation system 1,823   1,577
Options (change) 2,000 0 1,700
Options (change) 1,823 0 1,577
Destination 625 625 710
Total Price $35,120 $36,320 $25,045
Total Invoice $32,598 $33,691 $23,354

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,656
Model Year200620062010
ModelOutbackOutbackElement
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp H6250hp H6166hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/70-16
Total Price$35,120$36,320$25,045
Adjustments for Features-6,020-6,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,100$29,900$25,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0
Total Invoice$32,598$33,691$23,354
Adjustments for Features-5,588-5,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,010$27,736$23,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$726$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year200620062010
ModelOutbackOutbackElement
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $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
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
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,040$9,440$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,020$6,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,588-5,9550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062010
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.3,516 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%

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