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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: $2,871

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $2,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i3.6REXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $19,541 $21,197
Satellite radio 461 461    
Satellite radio 346 346    
Options (change) 461 461 0 0
Options (change) 346 346 0 0
Destination 775 775 670 670
Total Price $24,531 $29,531 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $23,060 $27,581 $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: $259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i3.6REXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/60-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$24,531$29,531$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-3,130-4,9450-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,401$24,586$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,185$0$1,560
Total Invoice$23,060$27,581$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-2,942-4,6180-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,118$22,963$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i3.6REXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo tray $40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights $125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,150$5,965$1,020$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$4,945$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,942-4,6180-210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in101.4 in
Length188.2 in169.3 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft377.1 ft3

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