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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElement
TrimBase2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $21,995 $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $19,625
Base Invoice $20,720 $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $18,137
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 645 645 645 645 645 595
Total Price $22,640 $24,240 $26,940 $31,640 $32,140 $20,220
Total Invoice $21,365 $22,833 $25,304 $29,440 $29,995 $18,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $344
Model Year200820082008200820082006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElement
TrimBase2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6166hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T4M5T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/70-16
Total Price$22,640$24,240$26,940$31,640$32,140$20,220
Adjustments for Features-3,155-4,570-6,820-8,595-9,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,485$19,670$20,120$23,045$22,270$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$185$635$3,560$2,785$0
Total Invoice$21,365$22,833$25,304$29,440$29,995$18,732
Adjustments for Features-2,977-4,305-6,406-7,997-9,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,388$18,528$18,898$21,443$20,784$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$510$3,055$2,396$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year200820082008200820082006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElement
TrimBase2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr 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$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Stability control   $400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control   $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75 
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   $25
Roof rack $300$300$300$300 
Roof rails$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Hood scoop   $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)     $50
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325 
CD player$125$125   $125
Navigation system  $600   
Satellite radio     $200
Surround sound  $250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25 
Compass    $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$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$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,625$6,040$8,290$10,065$11,340$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,155$4,570$6,820$8,595$9,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,977-4,305-6,406-7,997-9,2110

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082006
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.3,372 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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