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Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison

Honda Element vs Subaru Outback Price Comparison:
Honda Element vs Subaru Outback Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Element vs. Outback Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Element and Outback will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Subaru Outback 2.5i's price is $744 lower than the Honda Element EX's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Element vs. Outback Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Subaru Outback 2.5i, the Honda Element EX includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $1280 adjustment for the Subaru Outback 2.5i's additional features, the Subaru Outback 2.5i is $744 less than the Honda Element EX.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 538
Model Year20112012
ModelElementOutback
TrimEX2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionA5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers270, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16215/70-16
Total Price24,99525,531
Adjustments for Features0-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price24,99524,251
Total Invoice23,31423,978
Adjustments for Features0-1,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice23,31422,776

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Invoice Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Price Comparison (MSRP): Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Honda Element EX
Difference: 536
Lowest Total Invoice: Honda Element EX
Difference: 664
Model Year20112012
ModelElementOutback
TrimEX2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price22,93523,295
Base Invoice21,34421,939
AWD1,250 
Satellite radio 461
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,000
AWD 0
Satellite radio 346
6-speed shiftable CVT 918
Total options1,2501,461
Total options1,1601,264
Destination810775
Total Price24,99525,531
Total Invoice23,31423,978

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While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

 

Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112012
ModelElementOutback
TrimEX2.5i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable cooler console$175 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Powertrain 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Removable second row seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$3,870$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,202

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112012
ModelElementOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.4 in107.9 in
Length169.9 in188.2 in
Width71.6 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.6 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
2.5i

6-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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Price of the Subaru Outback: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Compared to Many of the same type autos You get alot for the Money.Many competitors have the options but everything seems ala cart
2010 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Price new was $33K; about the same as every other car we considered, including the LR2, C300, XC70.
2006 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Got a great deal on a used 2006/
2005 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 6 year plan @ 2.9%
Price of the Subaru Outback: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Very expensive.
2009 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 During Cash for Clunkers Subarus had limited incentives compared to other vehicles normally selling at a higher price point and with more content.
2007 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 $33,000 starting price. For what amounts to a nice station wagon.
2007 4dr Wagon 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Very high resale values and popularity make the car very popular for resales. Unfortunately the vehicle has a higher sticker price. This is easily offset in the long run on reliability.
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Damn, it was expensive (one year old and cost $24K, original price something like $32.5K) but you get what you pay for I think.
2003 4dr Wagon 212-horsepower 3.0L H6
4-speed automatic AWD		 High price for its class

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