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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElement
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $22,935
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $21,344
Stability control 300 300      
Limited Package 2,800        
Stability control 275 275      
Limited Package 2,520        
Options (change) 3,100 300 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,795 275 0 0 0
Destination 645 645 645 645 810
Total Price $27,340 $27,240 $31,640 $32,140 $23,745
Total Invoice $25,628 $25,579 $29,440 $29,995 $22,154

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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: $1,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,747
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElement
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6166hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/70-16
Total Price$27,340$27,240$31,640$32,140$23,745
Adjustments for Features-5,570-4,870-6,245-7,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,770$22,370$25,395$24,620$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$3,625$2,850$0
Total Invoice$25,628$25,579$29,440$29,995$22,154
Adjustments for Features-5,221-4,573-5,811-7,0180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,407$21,006$23,629$22,977$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$599$3,222$2,570$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackElement
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
5-speed automatic    $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50
Rollover sensor    $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead console storage compartments    $100
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Removable cooler console    $175
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
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
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Sunroof, large$1100 $1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Navigation system $600   
Satellite radio    $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 
Trip computer$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$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Floor mats$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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$8,115$7,415$8,790$10,065$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,570$4,870$6,245$7,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,221-4,573-5,811-7,0180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,331 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
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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