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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: $23,055

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,505

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,995 $29,995 $32,995 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $25,394 $28,106 $30,860 $20,835 $21,656
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 850 850 670 670
Total Price $27,845 $30,845 $33,845 $23,055 $23,940
Total Invoice $26,244 $28,956 $31,710 $21,505 $22,326

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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: $1,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $896
Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6A5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$27,845$30,845$33,845$23,055$23,940
Adjustments for Features-6,820-9,195-9,695-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,025$21,650$24,150$22,205$23,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$3,125$0$1,735
Total Invoice$26,244$28,956$31,710$21,505$22,326
Adjustments for Features-6,428-8,632-9,083-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,816$20,324$22,627$20,712$22,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$508$2,811$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year20152015201520092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackElementElement
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEXSC
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900 
5-speed manual    $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350  
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
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  
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,940$10,315$10,815$1,970$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,820$9,195$9,695$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,428-8,632-9,083-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year20152009
ModelOutbackElement
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in101.4 in
Length189.6 in169.9 in
Width72.4 in71.6 in
Height66.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft374.6 ft3

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