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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006200620062006
ModelElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $21,344 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   290 290 290 290  
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats   270 270 270 270  
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465 465
Options (change) 0 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,190
Options (change) 0 1,377 1,377 1,377 1,377 1,107
Destination 810 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $23,745 $31,455 $35,205 $39,805 $40,405 $57,715
Total Invoice $22,154 $29,308 $32,796 $37,074 $37,632 $53,821

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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: $5,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,514
Model Year201120062006200620062006
ModelElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionA5M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$23,745$31,455$35,205$39,805$40,405$57,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,760-2,985-2,560-3,785-5,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$29,695$32,220$37,245$36,620$51,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$22,235
Total Invoice$22,154$29,308$32,796$37,074$37,632$53,821
Adjustments for Features0-1,640-2,781-2,384-3,525-5,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$27,668$30,015$34,690$34,107$48,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$7,022$6,439$20,758

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

Model Year201120062006200620062006
ModelElementC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimEXC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags     $300
Rollover sensor$50     
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Removable cooler console$175     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Rear spoiler     $200
Skid plate (one)$50     
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Removable second row seats$0     
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,195$3,955$5,180$4,755$5,980$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760$2,985$2,560$3,785$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,640-2,781-2,384-3,525-5,395

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

Model Year20112006
ModelElementC-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in106.9 in
Length169.9 in178.4 in
Width71.6 in68.0 in
Height70.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,516 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
25.1 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 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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