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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: $4,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackElement
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $26,995 $29,995 $32,995 $22,935
Base Invoice $25,394 $28,106 $30,860 $21,344
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 850 850 810
Total Price $27,845 $30,845 $33,845 $23,745
Total Invoice $26,244 $28,956 $31,710 $22,154

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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: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,537
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackElement
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6166hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18215/70-16
Total Price$27,845$30,845$33,845$23,745
Adjustments for Features-5,970-8,345-8,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,875$22,500$25,000$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$3,125$0
Total Invoice$26,244$28,956$31,710$22,154
Adjustments for Features-5,627-7,834-8,2870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,617$21,122$23,423$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$2,806$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year2015201520152011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackElement
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $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
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
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $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
Visor mirror, passenger   $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 
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,940$10,315$10,815$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$8,345$8,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,627-7,834-8,2870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Element

Model Year20152011
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.3,516 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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