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Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007200720072007
ModelElementElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXSCC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats     290 290 290 290
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats     270 270 270 270
Options (change) 0 0 980 980 980 980
Options (change) 0 0 912 912 912 912
Destination 670 670 775 775 775 775
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $31,405 $35,155 $39,755 $40,355
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $29,262 $32,749 $37,027 $37,585

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,295
Model Year200820082007200720072007
ModelElementElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXSCC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M6T7M6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,660$23,445$31,405$35,155$39,755$40,355
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,885-3,110-2,685-3,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$29,520$32,045$37,070$36,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$2,525$7,550$6,925
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$29,262$32,749$37,027$37,585
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,756-2,897-2,501-3,642
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$27,506$29,852$34,526$33,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$2,346$7,020$6,437

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year200820082007200720072007
ModelElementElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXSCC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manual  $150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 $1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Satellite radio$200$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Removable second row seats$0$0    
Wood trim   $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$1,220$1,445$3,105$4,330$3,905$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,885$3,110$2,685$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,756-2,897-2,501-3,642

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082007
ModelElementC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in106.9 in
Length169.3 in178.4 in
Width71.5 in68.0 in
Height70.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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