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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $19,541 $21,197
Stability control 300 300        
Limited Package 2,800          
Stability control 275 275        
Limited Package 2,520          
Options (change) 3,100 300 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,795 275 0 0 0 0
Destination 645 645 645 645 670 670
Total Price $27,340 $27,240 $31,640 $32,140 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $25,628 $25,579 $29,440 $29,995 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $953
Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$27,340$27,240$31,640$32,140$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-6,795-6,095-7,470-8,7450-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$21,145$24,170$23,395$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$3,625$2,850$0$1,560
Total Invoice$25,628$25,579$29,440$29,995$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-6,370-5,723-6,951-8,1610-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,258$19,856$22,489$21,834$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$598$3,231$2,576$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year200820082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 $0$0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist    $50$50
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Hood scoop  $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)    $50$50
Sunroof, large$1100 $1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
Navigation system $600    
Satellite radio    $200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25  
Compass   $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$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  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats    $0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$8,165$7,465$8,840$10,115$1,370$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,795$6,095$7,470$8,745$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,370-5,723-6,951-8,1610-210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in101.4 in
Length188.7 in169.3 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height63.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,331 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft377.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2975100%

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