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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,795 $29,095 $32,095 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $24,289 $27,281 $30,034 $20,835 $21,656
Navigation system 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,700 1,700
Sunroof 1,445 1,445 1,445    
Navigation system 1,085 1,085 1,085 1,577 1,577
Sunroof 1,203 1,203 1,203    
Options (change) 2,745 2,745 2,745 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,288 2,288 2,288 1,577 1,577
Destination 825 825 825 670 670
Total Price $29,365 $32,665 $35,665 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $27,402 $30,394 $33,147 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108
Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4173hp H4256hp H6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6CVT-6T5A5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/60-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$29,365$32,665$35,665$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-5,595-8,270-8,170-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,770$24,395$27,495$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$3,725$0$1,735
Total Invoice$27,402$30,394$33,147$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-5,221-7,695-7,593-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,181$22,699$25,554$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$518$3,373$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year20142014201420092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
5-speed automatic   $900 
5-speed manual    $0
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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100$100
Removable cooler console   $175 
Roof rack$300$300$300  
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
Rear air vents $100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
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
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,390$9,065$8,965$1,645$795
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,595$8,270$8,170$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,221-7,695-7,593-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year20142009
ModelOutbackElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in101.4 in
Length189.0 in169.9 in
Width71.7 in71.6 in
Height65.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,424 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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