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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: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,942

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920072007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $20,910 $22,695
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $19,347 $20,994
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 695 595 595
Total Price $22,990 $32,290 $32,790 $21,505 $23,290
Total Invoice $21,715 $30,062 $30,619 $19,942 $21,589

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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: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $664
Model Year20092009200920072007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6440, 9440, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/55-17225/55-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$22,990$32,290$32,790$21,505$23,290
Adjustments for Features-2,580-7,580-8,7300-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,410$24,710$24,060$21,505$23,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$3,650$0$1,560
Total Invoice$21,715$30,062$30,619$19,942$21,589
Adjustments for Features-2,437-7,057-8,1520-209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,278$23,005$22,467$19,942$21,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,727$3,189$0$1,438

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year20092009200920072007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0$0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  $25$25
Roof rails$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$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$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Sunroof, large $1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
Satellite radio   $200$200
Surround sound $250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass  $0  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$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  
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,150$9,150$10,300$1,570$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$7,580$8,730$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,437-7,057-8,1520-209

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year20092007
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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