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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $14,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $13,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelElementElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXSCC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Navigation system 1,700 1,700            
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Satellite radio     460 460 460 460    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720 720
Wood trim             0 0
Navigation system 1,577 1,577            
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Satellite radio     428 428 428 428    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669 669
Wood trim             0 0
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 3,970 3,970 3,970 3,970 3,510 3,510
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 3,692 3,692 3,692 3,692 3,264 3,264
Destination 670 670 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $39,645 $40,065 $42,865 $43,275 $44,960 $65,015
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $36,931 $37,322 $39,926 $40,307 $41,874 $60,644

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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: $10,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,217
Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelElementElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXSCC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA5M5T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$39,645$40,065$42,865$43,275$44,960$65,015
Adjustments for Features-8500-4,750-4,875-6,450-6,575-6,350-6,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$34,895$35,190$36,415$36,700$38,610$58,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$295$1,520$1,805$3,715$23,170
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$36,931$37,322$39,926$40,307$41,874$60,644
Adjustments for Features-7930-4,425-4,541-6,008-6,124-5,914-6,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$32,506$32,781$33,918$34,183$35,960$54,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$275$1,412$1,677$3,454$21,655

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

Model Year20092009201220122012201220122012
ModelElementElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXSCC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900       
5-speed manual $0      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0  $0$0
AWD    $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power      $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50      
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150      
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Removable cooler console$175       
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers$0$0      
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175      
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50      
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125      
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Surround sound      $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Chronometer       $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$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$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300    $300$300
Heated front seats      $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Memory system, driver seat      $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Removable second row seats$0$0      
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Wood trim   $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Performance steering system (optional) $0      
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$2,770$1,920$6,670$6,795$8,370$8,495$8,270$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$4,750$4,875$6,450$6,575$6,350$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-4,425-4,541-6,008-6,124-5,914-6,483

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

Model Year20092012
ModelElementC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in108.7 in
Length169.9 in180.7 in
Width71.6 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

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